How to pronounce salaam
Say it like suh-LAHM. Salaam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHM).
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US American/səˈlɑm/suh-LAHM
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- suh
- LAHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salaam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does salaam mean?
interjection
- A respectful ceremonial greeting used mostly by Muslims.
- A low bow as a ceremonial act of deference.
- To perform a salaam to (someone).
Words that rhyme with salaam
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of salaam.
Questions about saying salaam
How do you pronounce salaam?
Say suh-LAHM. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɑm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salaam?
Salaam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHM). Broken into parts: suh · LAHM.