How to pronounce salami
Say it like suh-LAH-mee. Salami has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAH).
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- suh
- LAH
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salami pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of salami
American and British speakers say salami in essentially the same way: /ˌsəˈlɑmi/ in the US and /səˈlɑːmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-LAH-mee.
What does salami mean?
- A large cured meat sausage of Italian origin, served in slices.
- A grand slam.
Where does salami come from?
From Italian salami, plural of salame (“salami”), from sale (“salt”), from Latin sal.
Words that rhyme with salami
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of salami.
Questions about saying salami
How do you pronounce salami?
Say suh-LAH-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsəˈlɑmi/. In British English it is /səˈlɑːmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salami?
Salami has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAH). Broken into parts: suh · LAH · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say salami the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsəˈlɑmi/ and the British form is /səˈlɑːmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.