How to pronounce salutatorian
Say it like suh-loo-tuh-TOR-ee-un. Salutatorian has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOR).
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- suh
- loo
- tuh
- TOR
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salutatorian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- looGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of salutatorian
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: suh-lyoo-tuh-TAW-ree-un.
What does salutatorian mean?
- The person who graduates high school with the second-highest GPA and thus gets to give the salutatory address during the graduation ceremony.
Where does salutatorian come from?
From salutatory + -an.
Words that rhyme with salutatorian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of salutatorian.
Questions about saying salutatorian
How do you pronounce salutatorian?
Say suh-loo-tuh-TOR-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /səˌlutəˈtɔriən/. In British English it is /səˌljuːtəˈtɔːriːən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salutatorian?
Salutatorian has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOR). Broken into parts: suh · loo · tuh · TOR · ee · un.
Is salutatorian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /səˌljuːtəˈtɔːriːən/ (suh-lyoo-tuh-TAW-ree-un).