How to Pronounce Aleksandr
Aleksandr (Aleksandr)
Male · Slavic
How to Pronounce Aleksandr
The stress is on the second syllable.
This name is commonly found in Slavic-speaking regions.
Slavic names often use sounds unfamiliar to English speakers.
Aleksandr means "Defender of mankind"—a Slavic name with a rich history.
Aleksandr has 4 syllables: ah-lek-SAHN-dr.
Common spellings include Alexander, Alejandro, Alessandro—all pronounced the same as Aleksandr.
Phonetic Spelling of Aleksandr
The phonetic spelling of Aleksandr is:
ah-lek-SAHN-dr
IPA
/ɐlʲɪkˈsandr/
Aleksandr Pronunciation (Audio)
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Origin and Meaning of Aleksandr
Aleksandr is a Slavic name meaning "Defender of mankind". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan, BE, BG, BR, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, Algeria, EE, Egypt, ES, FI, France, GB, GE, GR, GT, HR, HU, IE, IL, Iran, IS, Italy, JP, Kuwait, KZ, LT, LU, Libya, MD, MT, MU, MX, Malaysia, Netherlands, NO, PE, PH, PL, PS, PT, Qatar, RS, RU, Russia, Saudi Arabia, SE, Singapore, SI, Syria, TM, Turkey, United States. Greek via Russian
Common Mispronunciations of Aleksandr
- Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct Slavic pronunciation emphasizes ah-lek-SAHN-dr
- Don't anglicize the sounds; Aleksandr should be pronounced with its original Slavic phonetics
- "Alexander" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Aleksandr
- "Alejandro" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Aleksandr
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce Aleksandr?
- Aleksandr is pronounced ah-lek-SAHN-dr.
- What is the correct pronunciation of Aleksandr?
- The correct pronunciation of Aleksandr is ah-lek-SAHN-dr. (IPA: /ɐlʲɪkˈsandr/)
- Is Aleksandr a Slavic name?
- Yes, Aleksandr is a Slavic name meaning "Defender of mankind".
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