How to pronounce salsify
Say it like SAL-sih-fee. Salsify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL).
- SAL
- sih
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salsify 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of salsify
American and British speakers say salsify in essentially the same way: /ˈsælsɪfi/ in the US and /ˈsælsɪfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAL-sih-fee.
What does salsify mean?
- Any of several flowering plants, of the genus Tragopogon, most of which have purple flowers.
- Tragopogon porrifolius, a plant with linear leaves; cultivated for its light-skinned edible root and herbal properties. Known in particular as "white salsify" among other common names
- Pseudopodospermum hispanicum (syn. Scorzonera hispanica), a plant similar in flavor to T. porrifolius, with lanceolate leaves; cultivated for its dark-skinned edible root. Known in particular as "black salsify" among other common names
Where does salsify come from?
Borrowed from French salsifis.
Questions about saying salsify
How do you pronounce salsify?
Say SAL-sih-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsælsɪfi/. In British English it is /ˈsælsɪfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salsify?
Salsify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL). Broken into parts: SAL · sih · fee.
Do Americans and Brits say salsify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsælsɪfi/ and the British form is /ˈsælsɪfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.