How to pronounce psaltery
Say it like SAWL-tuh-ree. Psaltery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWL).
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- SAWL
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Psaltery 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of psaltery
American and British speakers say psaltery in essentially the same way: /ˈsɔltəri/ in the US and /ˈsɒltəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOL-tuh-ree.
What does psaltery mean?
- A zither-like musical instrument consisting of a soundboard with multiple strings, played by plucking the strings with the fingers or a plectrum.
Questions about saying psaltery
How do you pronounce psaltery?
Say SAWL-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔltəri/. In British English it is /ˈsɒltəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in psaltery?
Psaltery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWL). Broken into parts: SAWL · tuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say psaltery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɔltəri/ and the British form is /ˈsɒltəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.