How to pronounce salutes
Say it like suh-LOOTS. Salutes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOOTS).
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- suh
- LOOTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salutes 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.
- LOOTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of salutes
American and British speakers say salutes in essentially the same way: /səˈluts/ in the US and /səˈluːts/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-LOOTS.
What does salutes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of salute How to pronounce salute
Words that rhyme with salutes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of salutes.
Questions about saying salutes
How do you pronounce salutes?
Say suh-LOOTS. The American pronunciation is /səˈluts/. In British English it is /səˈluːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salutes?
Salutes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOOTS). Broken into parts: suh · LOOTS.
Do Americans and Brits say salutes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈluts/ and the British form is /səˈluːts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.