How to pronounce saltate
Say it like SAL-tayt. Saltate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL).
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- SAL
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saltate 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.
- taytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of saltate
American and British speakers say saltate in essentially the same way: /ˈsælˌteɪt/ in the US and /ˈsælteɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAL-tayt.
What does saltate mean?
- To leap or dance.
- To move by being lifted by wind or water and carried a short distance before being redeposited, possibly multiple times.“saltate grains”
Questions about saying saltate
How do you pronounce saltate?
Say SAL-tayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsælˌteɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsælteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saltate?
Saltate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL). Broken into parts: SAL · tayt.
Do Americans and Brits say saltate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsælˌteɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsælteɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.