How to pronounce salute
Say it like suh-LOOT. Salute has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOOT).
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- suh
- LOOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salute 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.
- LOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of salute
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: suh-LYOOT.
What does salute mean?
- propose a toast to“Let us toast the birthday girl!”“Let's drink to the New Year”
- greet in a friendly way“I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me”
- express commendation of“I salute your courage!”
- an act of honor or courteous recognition“a musical salute to the composer on his birthday”
- a formal military gesture of respect
- an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
Where does salute come from?
Borrowed from Latin salūtō (“to greet; to wish health to”), from salūs (“greeting, good health”), related to salvus (“safe”).
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Words that rhyme with salute
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Questions about saying salute
How do you pronounce salute?
Say suh-LOOT. The American pronunciation is /səˈlut/. In British English it is /səˈljuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salute?
Salute has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOOT). Broken into parts: suh · LOOT.
Is salute 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 /səˈljuːt/ (suh-LYOOT).