How many syllables in "salary"?

"salary" has 3 sílabas (sal - a - ry).

How to divide "salary"?

"salary" divides into 3 parts: sal · a · ry.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (sal... a... ry) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

3 Sílabas

"salary": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:sal·a·ry

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SAL-a-ry(sal · a · ry)● ○ ○

Stress in "salary" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsæl.ə.ri⁄

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How many syllables in "salary"?: "salary" has 3 sílabas (sal - a - ry).
How to divide "salary"?: "salary" divides into 3 parts: sal · a · ry.
Where is the stress in "salary"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "salary"?: Say each syllable slowly (sal... a... ry) and listen on SayItVid.