How to pronounce saltation
Say it like sal-TAY-shun. Saltation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- sal
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saltation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- salKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of saltation
American and British speakers say saltation in essentially the same way: /sælˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /sælˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: sal-TAY-shun.
What does saltation mean?
- A leap, jump or dance.
- The act of jumping, or hopping, using all legs simultaneously (although the contribution to motion is typically made chiefly by the hind legs).
- Beating or palpitation.“the saltation of the great artery”
Where does saltation come from?
From Latin saltus (“to leap”).
Words that rhyme with saltation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of saltation.
Questions about saying saltation
How do you pronounce saltation?
Say sal-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /sælˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /sælˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saltation?
Saltation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: sal · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say saltation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sælˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /sælˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.