How to pronounce salema
Say it like suh-LEE-muh. Salema has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- suh
- LEE
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salema 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.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of salema
American and British speakers say salema in essentially the same way: /səˈlimə/ in the US and /səˈliːmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-LEE-muh.
What does salema mean?
- A seabream, Sarpa salpa.
Where does salema come from?
From Spanish salema.
Words that rhyme with salema
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of salema.
Questions about saying salema
How do you pronounce salema?
Say suh-LEE-muh. The American pronunciation is /səˈlimə/. In British English it is /səˈliːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salema?
Salema has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: suh · LEE · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say salema the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈlimə/ and the British form is /səˈliːmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.