How to Pronounce "salvo"
word
ˈsæɫvoʊ
SAL-voh
sˈælvəʊ
SAL-voh
Definition
A salvo is a series of shots or explosions, often from guns or cannons, fired at the same time, or a sudden outpouring of something such as applause or criticism.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsæɫvoʊ
British English
sˈælvəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAL-voh
UK
SAL-voh
Listen in Context
The soldiers fired a salvo to honor their leader.
There was a salvo of applause after the performance.
The cannons fired a salvo at midnight.
Her speech was met with a salvo of criticism from the press.