How to pronounce saltmarsh
Say it like SAWLT-marsh. Saltmarsh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWLT).
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- SAWLT
- marsh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saltmarsh 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.
- marshGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of saltmarsh
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAWLT-mahsh.
What does saltmarsh mean?
- Alternative form of salt marsh
Questions about saying saltmarsh
How do you pronounce saltmarsh?
Say SAWLT-marsh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔltˌmɑrʃ/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːltˌmɑːʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saltmarsh?
Saltmarsh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWLT). Broken into parts: SAWLT · marsh.
Is saltmarsh 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 /ˈsɔːltˌmɑːʃ/ (SAWLT-mahsh).