Definition of Southern Alps in English:
Southern Alps
proper nounsʌðənˈalpsˌsəðərn ˈælps
A mountain range in the South Island, New Zealand. Running roughly parallel to the west coast, it extends for almost the entire length of the island. At Aoraki/Mount Cook, its highest peak, it rises to 3,764 m (12,349 ft).
Definition of Southern Alps in US English:
Southern Alps
proper nounˌsəT͟Hərn ˈalpsˌsəðərn ˈælps
A mountain range on South Island, New Zealand. Running roughly parallel to the west coast, it extends for almost the entire length of the island. Mount Cook, its highest peak, rises to 12,349 feet (3,764 m).