How to pronounce salter
Say it like SAWL-ter. Salter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWL).
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- SAWL
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of salter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAWL-tuh.
What does salter mean?
- One who makes, sells, or applies salt.
- A trout leaving salt water to ascend a stream.
Where does salter come from?
From salt + -er.
Words that rhyme with salter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of salter.
Questions about saying salter
How do you pronounce salter?
Say SAWL-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔltɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːltə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salter?
Salter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWL). Broken into parts: SAWL · ter.
Is salter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɔːltə/ (SAWL-tuh).