How to pronounce saltbox
Say it like SAWLT-bahks. Saltbox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWLT).
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- SAWLT
- bahks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saltbox pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAWLTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- bahksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of saltbox
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SAWLT-boks.
What does saltbox mean?
- A box for keeping salt in.
- A similar box formerly used as a percussion instrument in burlesque music.
- A distinctively shaped wooden-frame house with two stories at the front and one behind, characteristic of New England.
Where does saltbox come from?
From salt + box.
Questions about saying saltbox
How do you pronounce saltbox?
Say SAWLT-bahks. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔltˌbɑks/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːltˌbɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saltbox?
Saltbox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWLT). Broken into parts: SAWLT · bahks.
Is saltbox pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈsɔːltˌbɒks/ (SAWLT-boks).