How to Pronounce "saltwater"
word
ˌsɔɫtˈwɑtɝ
SAWLT-WAH-ter
sˈɒltwɔːtɐ
SOLT-WAW-tuh
Definition
Water that contains a significant amount of salt, especially the water in oceans and seas. It can also refer to any mixture of water and salt.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsɔɫtˈwɑtɝ
British English
sˈɒltwɔːtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAWLT-WAH-ter
UK
SOLT-WAW-tuh
Listen in Context
Most fish in the ocean live in saltwater.
You should not drink saltwater because it can make you sick.
She has a saltwater aquarium at home.
After swimming in the saltwater, my skin felt sticky.