How to Pronounce "saltgrass"
word
ˈsɔltˌɡɹæs
SAWLT-grass
ˈsɔːltˌɡrɑːs
SAWLT-grahss
Definition
A type of grass that grows in salty soils or near coasts, tolerant to saltwater. Mainly found in marshes, beaches, and salt flats.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɔltˌɡɹæs
British English
ˈsɔːltˌɡrɑːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAWLT-grass
UK
SAWLT-grahss
Listen in Context
Saltgrass grows well in salty marshes near the ocean.
Farmers use saltgrass to help stop soil erosion.
Some animals eat saltgrass as part of their diet.
The wetlands are covered in thick patches of saltgrass every summer.