How many syllables in "salam"?

"salam" has 2 lettergrepen (sa - lam).

How to divide "salam"?

"salam" divides into 2 parts: sa · lam.

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

Say each syllable slowly (sa... lam) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"salam": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sa·lam

Hoofdklemtoon

sa-LAM(sa · lam)○ ●

Stress in "salam" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄səˈlɑːm⁄

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IPAsəˈlɑːm

Lettergrepensa·lam

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How many syllables in "salam"?: "salam" has 2 lettergrepen (sa - lam).
How to divide "salam"?: "salam" divides into 2 parts: sa · lam.
Where is the stress in "salam"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "salam"?: Say each syllable slowly (sa... lam) and listen on SayItVid.