How to pronounce spalt
Say it like SPAWLT. Spalt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPAWLT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spalt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPAWLTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of spalt
American and British speakers say spalt in essentially the same way: /spɔlt/ in the US and /spɔːlt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPAWLT.
What does spalt mean?
- spelter.
- brittle.
- heedless; clumsy; pert; saucy.
- To break off pieces, or have them broken off, especially with an axe etc; to splinter.
Words that rhyme with spalt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spalt.
Questions about saying spalt
How do you pronounce spalt?
Say SPAWLT. The American pronunciation is /spɔlt/. In British English it is /spɔːlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spalt?
Spalt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPAWLT.
Do Americans and Brits say spalt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spɔlt/ and the British form is /spɔːlt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.