How to pronounce saltant
Say it like SAL-tunt. Saltant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL).
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- SAL
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saltant 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.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of saltant
American and British speakers say saltant in essentially the same way: /ˈsæltənt/ in the US and /ˈsæltənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAL-tunt.
What does saltant mean?
- Leaping; jumping; dancing.
- In a leaping position; springing forward; salient.
Where does saltant come from?
From Latin saltans, present participle of saltare (“to dance”), v.
Questions about saying saltant
How do you pronounce saltant?
Say SAL-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæltənt/. In British English it is /ˈsæltənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saltant?
Saltant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL). Broken into parts: SAL · tunt.
Do Americans and Brits say saltant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæltənt/ and the British form is /ˈsæltənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.