How to pronounce salak
Say it like SAL-uk. Salak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce salak. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SAL
- uk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of salak
American and British speakers say salak in essentially the same way: /ˈsælək/ in the US and /ˈsælək/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAL-uk.
What does salak mean?
- Any salak palm (Salacca zalacca), native to Indonesia; also called.
- Pear-shaped fruit of this palm; also called snake fruit.
Where does salak come from?
From Malay salak.
Questions about saying salak
How do you pronounce salak?
Say SAL-uk. The American pronunciation is /ˈsælək/. In British English it is /ˈsælək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salak?
Salak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL). Broken into parts: SAL · uk.
Do Americans and Brits say salak the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsælək/ and the British form is /ˈsælək/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.