How to pronounce salmagundi
Say it like sal-muh-GUHN-dee. Salmagundi has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GUHN).
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- sal
- muh
- GUHN
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salmagundi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- salGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of salmagundi
American and British speakers say salmagundi in essentially the same way: /ˌsælməˈɡʌndi/ in the US and /ˌsælməˈɡʌndi/ in the UK.
British respelling: sal-muh-GUHN-dee.
What does salmagundi mean?
- A food consisting of chopped meat and pickled herring, with oil, vinegar, pepper, and onions.
- Hence, any mixture of various ingredients; an olio or medley; a potpourri; a miscellany.
Where does salmagundi come from?
From French salmigondis (“seasoned salt meats”), from Middle French salmigondin, probably related to Middle French salomene (“hodgepodge of meats or fish cooked in wine”), from Old French salemine.
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Questions about saying salmagundi
How do you pronounce salmagundi?
Say sal-muh-GUHN-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsælməˈɡʌndi/. In British English it is /ˌsælməˈɡʌndi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salmagundi?
Salmagundi has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GUHN). Broken into parts: sal · muh · GUHN · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say salmagundi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsælməˈɡʌndi/ and the British form is /ˌsælməˈɡʌndi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.