How to pronounce saliency
Say it like SAY-lee-un-see. Saliency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
- SAY
- lee
- un
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saliency 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of saliency
American and British speakers say saliency in essentially the same way: /ˈseɪliənsi/ in the US and /ˈseɪliənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAY-lee-un-see.
What does saliency mean?
- the quality of being salient; salience
Where does saliency come from?
From salient + -cy.
Questions about saying saliency
How do you pronounce saliency?
Say SAY-lee-un-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪliənsi/. In British English it is /ˈseɪliənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saliency?
Saliency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · lee · un · see.
Do Americans and Brits say saliency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈseɪliənsi/ and the British form is /ˈseɪliənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.