How to pronounce salamander
Say it like SAL-uh-man-der. Salamander has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL).
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- SAL
- uh
- man
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salamander pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of salamander
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAL-uh-man-duh.
What does salamander mean?
- A long, slender, chiefly terrestrial amphibian of the order Caudata, superficially resembling a lizard.
- A creature much like a lizard that is resistant to and lives in fire (in which it is often depicted in heraldry), hence the elemental being of fire.
- A metal utensil with a flat head which is heated and put over a dish to brown the top.
- To use a salamander (cooking utensil) in a cooking process.
Questions about saying salamander
How do you pronounce salamander?
Say SAL-uh-man-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæləˌmændɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsæləˌmændə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salamander?
Salamander has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL). Broken into parts: SAL · uh · man · der.
Is salamander 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 /ˈsæləˌmændə/ (SAL-uh-man-duh).