How to pronounce salivary
Say it like SAL-ih-ver-ee. Salivary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL).
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- SAL
- ih
- ver
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salivary 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- verGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of salivary
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: suh-LY-vuh-ree.
What does salivary mean?
- Relating to saliva.
- A salivary gland.
Where does salivary come from?
From saliva + -ary.
Questions about saying salivary
How do you pronounce salivary?
Say SAL-ih-ver-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsælɪˌvɛri/. In British English it is /səˈlaɪvəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salivary?
Salivary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL). Broken into parts: SAL · ih · ver · ee.
Is salivary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /səˈlaɪvəri/ (suh-LY-vuh-ree).