How to Pronounce Psalter

To pronounce "psalter", say PSALT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɔːltə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈsɔːltə(ɹ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “psalter”

"psalter" has 2 syllables: psalt-er. It rhymes with falter and alter, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: salter, saulter — easy to mix up when writing.

What does psalter mean?

noun

  1. The Book of Psalms. Often applied to a book containing the Psalms separately printed.
  2. Specifically for Anglicans, the Book of Common Prayer which contains the Book of Psalms. For Catholics, the Breviary containing the Psalms arranged for each day of the week.

Words that rhyme with psalter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

falteralteraltarhalterfaultervaulterdefaultermalterwinterhalterbaltergibraltar

Related words

psalmbookpsalmspsalmistcathismapsalmkathismabible

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "psalter"?▾

"Psalter" has 2 syllables: psalt · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "psalter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "psalter" is /ˈsɔːltə(ɹ)/.

What does "psalter" mean?▾

Psalter: The Book of Psalms. Often applied to a book containing the Psalms separately printed.

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