How to pronounce salivant
Say it like SAL-uh-vunt. Salivant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL).
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- SAL
- uh
- vunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salivant 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.
- vuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of salivant
American and British speakers say salivant in essentially the same way: /ˈsæləvənt/ in the US and /ˈsæləvənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAL-uh-vunt.
What does salivant mean?
- A drug or agent that induces salivation.
- Producing salivation.
Where does salivant come from?
Latin salivant-, salivans, present participle of salivare (“to spit out”), from saliva, corresponding to saliva + -ant
Questions about saying salivant
How do you pronounce salivant?
Say SAL-uh-vunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæləvənt/. In British English it is /ˈsæləvənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salivant?
Salivant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL). Broken into parts: SAL · uh · vunt.
Do Americans and Brits say salivant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæləvənt/ and the British form is /ˈsæləvənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.