alpenhorn Syllabification: (al·pen·horn)Pronunciation: /ˈalpənˌhôrn/ (also alphorn /ˈalpˌhôrn/)Definition of alpenhorn noun a valveless wooden horn up to 12 feet (4 m) long, used for signaling in the Alps. Origin: late 19th century: from German, literally 'Alp horn'alpenhorn in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of alpenhorn in the British & World English dictionary