How to pronounce saltatory
Say it like SAL-tuh-tor-ee. Saltatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL).
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- SAL
- tuh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saltatory 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of saltatory
American and British speakers say saltatory in essentially the same way: /ˈsæltəˌtɔri/ in the US and /ˈsæltətəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAL-tuh-tuh-ree.
What does saltatory mean?
- Of or pertaining to leaps or leaping.
- Proceeding by leaps rather than by smooth, continuous variation.
Where does saltatory come from?
Borrowed from Latin saltātōrius.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying saltatory
How do you pronounce saltatory?
Say SAL-tuh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæltəˌtɔri/. In British English it is /ˈsæltətəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saltatory?
Saltatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL). Broken into parts: SAL · tuh · tor · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say saltatory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæltəˌtɔri/ and the British form is /ˈsæltətəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.