salm·on | ˈsa-mən plural salmon also salmons.
Are salmons correct?
In English, the correct pronunciation of salmon is sam-un. The “l” in salmon is silent. However, in certain dialects and varieties of English salmon is occasionally pronounced with an “l”.
What is the plural of trout?
trouts
Trout is both singular and plural. Salmon is both singular and plural. More than one trout can also be trouts (plural). More than one salmon can be salmons (plural).
What is the plural of tuna?
noun (1) tu·na | ˈtü-nə , ˈtyü- plural tuna or tunas.
What is the plural of mackerel?
noun. mack·er·el | ˈma-k(ə-)rəl plural mackerel or mackerels.
Why is L silent in salmon?
Salmon was one of those words. In Latin, the word for fish is salmo, and the L is pronounced. Even though the English word spelling changed from samoun to salmon, the pronunciation stayed the same, making the L silent.
Do Americans pronounce the l in salmon?
Most* Americans don’t pronounce the L in the word salmon. We drop the /l/ sound and say SAmən. The first syllable is stressed with a nice clear /ae/ as in Black vowel sound. The second syllable is reduced with a little /ə/ schwa vowel sound.
What is the plural of moose?
Despite what a certain honking bird whose singular form rhymes with that of “moose” might suggest, the plural of “moose” is not “meese.” It’s just “moose.” One moose, three moose, a herd of moose.
What is plural of elk?
elk /ˈɛlk/ noun. plural elk or elks. elk. /ˈɛlk/ noun.
What is sheep plural?
sheep. / (ʃiːp) / noun plural sheep.
What is the plural for shrimp?
noun. ˈshrimp , especially Southern ˈsrimp plural shrimp or shrimps.
What is a plural of platypus?
noun. platy·pus | ˈpla-ti-pəs , -ˌpu̇s plural platypuses also platypi ˈpla-ti-ˌpī , -ˌpē
What is the plural of octopus?
Octopuses ✅
Octopuses may sound peculiar to some, but this is the preferred plural. It’s also peculiar to debate octopuses when the octopus is a solitary creature.
What is the plural of deer?
noun, plural deer, (occasionally) deers. any of several ruminants of the family Cervidae, most of the males of which have solid, deciduous antlers. any of the smaller species of this family, as distinguished from the moose, elk, etc.
What is the plural of cod?
noun plural cod or cods.
What is mean by anchovies?
Definition of anchovy
: any of a family (Engraulidae) of small fishes resembling herrings that includes several (such as Engraulis encrasicholus) that are important food fishes used especially in appetizers, as a garnish, and for making sauces and relishes.
Do you say tomato or tomato?
Nowadays “tomahto” is considered British pronunciation and “tomayto” American, but many Americans pronounce tomato {and aunt ) with a broad a. Either pronunciation is considered standard. The only “rule” is to go with the pronunciation you prefer. Either is easily understood by other English speakers.
Do you say caramel or Carmel?
Caramel is pronounced with three syllables. Carmel, the city, is pronounced with two syllables. You can use the number of syllables in each word to link it with other nouns of the same type: caramel and aerogel are both three-syllable common nouns, while Carmel and Arnold are both two-syllable proper nouns.
Is L silent in almond?
More recent standard dictionaries say we can now properly pronounce “almond” either with or without the “l” sound.
How do you pronounce GIF?
“It’s pronounced JIF, not GIF.” Just like the peanut butter. “The Oxford English Dictionary accepts both pronunciations,” Wilhite told The New York Times. “They are wrong. It is a soft ‘G,’ pronounced ‘jif.
Do you pronounce the h in herb?
The British pronunciation is “Herbs” with an “H” while American pronunciation is “erbs” without the “H.” Quite simple, eh? Just like this simple vinaigrette recipe to go with your herb salad. “Herb” or “erb,” it’s really your choice.
