How to pronounce salutation
Say it like sal-yoo-TAY-shun. Salutation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- sal
- yoo
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salutation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- salGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of salutation
American and British speakers say salutation in essentially the same way: /ˌsæljuˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌsæljuːˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: sal-yoo-TAY-shun.
What does salutation mean?
- A greeting, salute, or address; a hello.
- A conventional greeting that begins a letter, such as "Dear Sir".
- The act of greeting.
Where does salutation come from?
From Middle English salutacioun, from Old French salutacion, from Latin salutatio (“a greeting, a wishing health to”), from saluto (“wish one’s health, greet”), from salus (“well-being”).
Words that rhyme with salutation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of salutation.
Questions about saying salutation
How do you pronounce salutation?
Say sal-yoo-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsæljuˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsæljuːˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salutation?
Salutation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: sal · yoo · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say salutation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsæljuˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌsæljuːˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.