How to pronounce saltwort
Say it like SAHL-twort. Saltwort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAHL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɑltwɔrt/SAHL-twort
UK British/ˈsɔːltwət/SAWL-twut
- SAHL
- twort
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saltwort pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- twortKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of saltwort
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAWL-twut.
What does saltwort mean?
noun
- Salsola spp. (Russian thistles) and related genera within the subfamily Salsoloideae.
- Salicornia spp. (syn. Sarcocornia) spp.) (pickleweeds).
- Tecticornia spp. (samphires, glassworts, etc.)
Where does saltwort come from?
From salt + wort (“plant”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- glassworts
- swampfires
- beachwort
- pickleweed
- turtleweed
Questions about saying saltwort
How do you pronounce saltwort?
Say SAHL-twort. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑltwɔrt/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːltwət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saltwort?
Saltwort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAHL). Broken into parts: SAHL · twort.
Is saltwort 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 /ˈsɔːltwət/ (SAWL-twut).