How to pronounce saltarello
Say it like sal-tuh-REL-oh. Saltarello has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REL).
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- sal
- tuh
- REL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saltarello 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of saltarello
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sal-tuh-REL-oh.
What does saltarello mean?
- A lively medieval Italian dance with a leaping step.
- The music for such a dance.
Where does saltarello come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Italian saltarello, from saltare (“to jump, to leap”).
Words that rhyme with saltarello
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of saltarello.
Questions about saying saltarello
How do you pronounce saltarello?
Say sal-tuh-REL-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsæltəˈrɛloʊ/. In British English it is /ˌsæltəˈrɛləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saltarello?
Saltarello has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REL). Broken into parts: sal · tuh · REL · oh.
Is saltarello pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌsæltəˈrɛləʊ/ (sal-tuh-REL-oh).