How to pronounce salopettes
Say it like sal-uh-PETS. Salopettes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PETS).
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- sal
- uh
- PETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salopettes 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of salopettes
American and British speakers say salopettes in essentially the same way: /ˌsæləˈpɛts/ in the US and /ˌsæləˈpɛts/ in the UK.
British respelling: sal-uh-PETS.
What does salopettes mean?
- trousers that form part of a ski suit.
Where does salopettes come from?
Loanword from French
Words that rhyme with salopettes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of salopettes.
Questions about saying salopettes
How do you pronounce salopettes?
Say sal-uh-PETS. The American pronunciation is /ˌsæləˈpɛts/. In British English it is /ˌsæləˈpɛts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salopettes?
Salopettes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PETS). Broken into parts: sal · uh · PETS.
Do Americans and Brits say salopettes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsæləˈpɛts/ and the British form is /ˌsæləˈpɛts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.