How to pronounce salience
Say it like SAY-lee-uns. Salience has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
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- SAY
- lee
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salience pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of salience
American and British speakers say salience in essentially the same way: /ˈseɪliəns/ in the US and /ˈseɪliəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAY-lee-uns.
What does salience mean?
- The condition of being salient.
- A highlight; perceptual prominence, or likelihood of being noticed.
- Relative importance based on context.
Where does salience come from?
From Latin saliēns, salientis (whence -ence), from saliō.
Questions about saying salience
How do you pronounce salience?
Say SAY-lee-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪliəns/. In British English it is /ˈseɪliəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salience?
Salience has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · lee · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say salience the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈseɪliəns/ and the British form is /ˈseɪliəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.