How many syllables in "salish"?

"salish" has 2 lettergrepen (sa - lish).

How to divide "salish"?

"salish" divides into 2 parts: sa · lish.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"salish": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sa·lish

Hoofdklemtoon

SA-lish(sa · lish)● ○

Stress in "salish" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈseɪ.lɪʃ⁄

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IPAˈseɪ.lɪʃ

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