How to pronounce psalters
Say it like SAWL-terz. Psalters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWL).
VoiceSpeed
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce psalters. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
US American/ˈsɔltɚz/SAWL-terz
UK British/ˈsɔːltəz/SAWL-tuz
- SAWL
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Psalters pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of psalters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAWL-tuz.
What does psalters mean?
noun
- plural of psalter How to pronounce psalter
Questions about saying psalters
How do you pronounce psalters?
Say SAWL-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔltɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːltəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in psalters?
Psalters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWL). Broken into parts: SAWL · terz.
Is psalters pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɔːltəz/ (SAWL-tuz).