How to pronounce salting
Say it like SAWL-ting. Salting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWL).
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- SAWL
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of salting
American and British speakers say salting in essentially the same way: /ˈsɔltɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsɔːltɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAWL-ting.
What does salting mean?
- present participle and gerund of salt How to pronounce salt
- The act of sprinkling salt, as on food or on an icy road.
- A salt marsh.
- The act of tampering with an investigation site by adding bogus evidence.
Words that rhyme with salting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of salting.
Questions about saying salting
How do you pronounce salting?
Say SAWL-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔltɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːltɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salting?
Salting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWL). Broken into parts: SAWL · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say salting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɔltɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsɔːltɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.