How to pronounce salmons
Say it like SAM-unz. Salmons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAM).
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- SAM
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salmons pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of salmons
American and British speakers say salmons in essentially the same way: /ˈsæmənz/ in the US and /ˈsæmənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAM-unz.
What does salmons mean?
- plural of salmon How to pronounce salmon
Questions about saying salmons
How do you pronounce salmons?
Say SAM-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæmənz/. In British English it is /ˈsæmənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salmons?
Salmons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAM). Broken into parts: SAM · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say salmons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæmənz/ and the British form is /ˈsæmənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.