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salt
Definition:
(nou) a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal) (nou) white crystalline form of especially sodium chloride used to season and preserve food (nou) negotiations between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics opened in 1969 in Helsinki designed to limit both countries' stock of nuclear weapons (nou) the taste experience when common salt is taken into the mouth
Phonetic Transcription:
sɔːlt
Examples:
What's the difference between the salt and the powder
It is not simply that the salt and sugar replenish those lost by the diarrhea.
Scientists at Sheffield Hallam University used seaweed granules to replace salt in bread and processed foods.
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Common mistakes of salt pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "salt" with a long "a" sound, like in "sail." This leads to confusion with words like "sail" [seɪl]. Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound [sɔlt] in US and [sɔːlt] in UK.
- Overemphasizing the "l": Many speakers incorrectly stress the "l" in "salt," making it sound like "sault." This alters the pronunciation to [sɔlt] in US and [sɔːlt] in UK. Tip: Keep the "l" subtle to maintain clarity.
- Ignoring the "t" sound: Some people drop the "t" at the end of "salt," saying "sal" instead. This changes the meaning and can confuse listeners. Tip: Ensure to pronounce the final "t" clearly, as in [sɔlt] (US) and [sɔːlt] (UK).
- Mispronouncing as "sault": A common mistake is pronouncing "salt" as "sault," which is incorrect. This can happen due to regional accents or language transfer. Tip: Remember that "salt" has a distinct "t" sound, [sɔlt] in US and [sɔːlt] in UK.
- Confusing with "selt": Some learners mix up "salt" with "selt," leading to miscommunication. The latter has a different vowel sound and meaning. Tip: Practice the vowel sound in "salt," ensuring it remains short and distinct.