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How to Pronounce Alessandro

Alessandro (Alessandro)

Male · Italian

How to Pronounce Alessandro

The stress is on the second syllable.

This name is commonly found in Italian-speaking regions.

Italian names have clear vowel sounds.

Alessandro means "Defender of mankind"—a Italian name with a rich history.

Alessandro has 4 syllables: ah-leh-SAHN-droh.

Common spellings include Alexander, Alejandro, Aleksandr—all pronounced the same as Alessandro.

Phonetic Spelling of Alessandro

The phonetic spelling of Alessandro is:

ah-leh-SAHN-droh
IPA
/alesˈsandro/

Alessandro Pronunciation (Audio)

Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Alessandro below.

Origin and Meaning of Alessandro

Alessandro is a Italian name meaning "Defender of mankind". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, BE, BG, Bahrain, BO, BR, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, Algeria, EC, EE, Egypt, ES, FI, France, GB, GR, GT, Hong Kong, HR, HU, IE, IL, Iraq, Iran, Italy, Italy, JM, JO, JP, Kuwait, KZ, Lebanon, LT, LU, Libya, Morocco, MO, MT, MU, MX, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PS, PT, Qatar, RS, RU, Saudi Arabia, SE, Singapore, SI, Syria, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United States, South Africa. Greek alexandros

Common Mispronunciations of Alessandro

  • Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct Italian pronunciation emphasizes ah-leh-SAHN-droh
  • Don't anglicize the sounds; Alessandro should be pronounced with its original Italian phonetics
  • "Alexander" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Alessandro
  • "Alejandro" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Alessandro

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce Alessandro?
Alessandro is pronounced ah-leh-SAHN-droh.
What is the correct pronunciation of Alessandro?
The correct pronunciation of Alessandro is ah-leh-SAHN-droh. (IPA: /alesˈsandro/)
Is Alessandro a Italian name?
Yes, Alessandro is a Italian name meaning "Defender of mankind".
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