How to Pronounce Saltwort

To pronounce "saltwort", say SALTW-ort — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɒlt.wəːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsɒlt.wəːt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “saltwort”

"saltwort" has 2 syllables: saltw-ort.

What does saltwort mean?

noun

  1. Batis maritima, a plant distributed in the southwestern United States, Caribbean, and South America in coastal saltmarshes.
  2. Glaux maritima, a plant in the primrose family (Primulaceae) and which grows along coasts throughout the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Synonyms

beachwort

Related words

glasswortbarillakalikelpwortsaltgrasssalsola

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "saltwort"?▾

"Saltwort" has 2 syllables: saltw · ort.

What is the IPA transcription of "saltwort"?▾

The IPA transcription of "saltwort" is /ˈsɒlt.wəːt/.

What does "saltwort" mean?▾

Saltwort: Batis maritima, a plant distributed in the southwestern United States, Caribbean, and South America in coastal saltmarshes.

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