How to pronounce moonsault
Say it like MOON-sawlt. Moonsault has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOON).
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- MOON
- sawlt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moonsault pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sawltKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of moonsault
American and British speakers say moonsault in essentially the same way: /ˈmunsɔlt/ in the US and /ˈmuːnsɔːlt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOON-sawlt.
What does moonsault mean?
- An attack where the wrestler faces away from the supine opponent and executes a backflip landing on the opponent in a splash/press position but facing towards the elevated position.
Where does moonsault come from?
Blend of moon + somersault.
Questions about saying moonsault
How do you pronounce moonsault?
Say MOON-sawlt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmunsɔlt/. In British English it is /ˈmuːnsɔːlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moonsault?
Moonsault has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOON). Broken into parts: MOON · sawlt.
Do Americans and Brits say moonsault the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmunsɔlt/ and the British form is /ˈmuːnsɔːlt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.