How to pronounce salchow
Say it like SAL-kov. Salchow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL).
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- SAL
- kov
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salchow 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.
- kovKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of salchow
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SAL-kov.
What does salchow mean?
- A figure skating jump with a takeoff from a back inside edge and landing on the back outside edge of the opposite foot after one or more rotations in the air.
- To perform a figure skating jump of this kind.
Where does salchow come from?
Named after the Swedish skater Ulrich Salchow.
Questions about saying salchow
How do you pronounce salchow?
Say SAL-kov. The American pronunciation is /ˈsælkɑv/. In British English it is /ˈsælkɒv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salchow?
Salchow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL). Broken into parts: SAL · kov.
Is salchow pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈsælkɒv/ (SAL-kov).