How to pronounce subsaltation
Say it like suhbsl-TAYSHN. Subsaltation has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYSHN).
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- suhbsl
- TAYSHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subsaltation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhbslGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- TAYSHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of subsaltation
American and British speakers say subsaltation in essentially the same way: /ˌsʌbslˈteɪʃn/ in the US and /ˌsʌbslˈteɪʃn/ in the UK.
British respelling: suhbsl-TAYSHN.
What does subsaltation mean?
- Alternative form of subsultation (“(obsolete) bounding, leaping”).
Where does subsaltation come from?
From Latin subsaltātiō f.
Questions about saying subsaltation
How do you pronounce subsaltation?
Say suhbsl-TAYSHN. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌbslˈteɪʃn/. In British English it is /ˌsʌbslˈteɪʃn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subsaltation?
Subsaltation has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYSHN). Broken into parts: suhbsl · TAYSHN.
Do Americans and Brits say subsaltation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʌbslˈteɪʃn/ and the British form is /ˌsʌbslˈteɪʃn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.