how to pronounce alpha

/ˈalfa/

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alpha is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of alpha in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… nicht nur alpha numerisch mit schönen …”

meanings of alpha

noun:

Alpha (Greek letter).

alpha frequency in german - C2 level of CEFR

the word alpha occurs in german on average 2.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.