How to pronounce saltier
Say it like SAWL-tee-er. Saltier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWL).
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- SAWL
- tee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saltier 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of saltier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAWL-tee-uh.
What does saltier mean?
- comparative form of salty: more salty How to pronounce salty
- Alternative form of saltire.
Questions about saying saltier
How do you pronounce saltier?
Say SAWL-tee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔltiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːltiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saltier?
Saltier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWL). Broken into parts: SAWL · tee · er.
Is saltier 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 /ˈsɔːltiə/ (SAWL-tee-uh).