How to pronounce saluting
Say it like suh-LOO-ting. Saluting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
VoiceSpeed
US American/səˈlutɪŋ/suh-LOO-ting
UK British/səˈluːtɪŋ/suh-LOO-ting
- suh
- LOO
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saluting 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.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of saluting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: suh-LOO-ting.
What does saluting mean?
Words that rhyme with saluting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of saluting.
Questions about saying saluting
How do you pronounce saluting?
Say suh-LOO-ting. The American pronunciation is /səˈlutɪŋ/. In British English it is /səˈluːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saluting?
Saluting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: suh · LOO · ting.
Is saluting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /səˈluːtɪŋ/ (suh-LOO-ting).