How to Pronounce Salad

To pronounce "salad", say SAL-ad — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsæləd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈsæləd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “salad”

"salad" has 2 syllables: sal-ad. It rhymes with pallid and ballad, if that helps it stick.

What does salad mean?

noun

  1. A food made primarily of a mixture of raw or cold ingredients, typically vegetables, usually served with a dressing such as vinegar or mayonnaise.
  2. A raw vegetable of the kind used in salads.

Words that rhyme with salad

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pallidballadinvalidvalidcalidallodsalud

Related words

coleslawgreenslettuceendivebowlvegetableburnetplate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "salad"?▾

"Salad" has 2 syllables: sal · ad.

What is the IPA transcription of "salad"?▾

The IPA transcription of "salad" is /ˈsæləd/.

What does "salad" mean?▾

Salad: A food made primarily of a mixture of raw or cold ingredients, typically vegetables, usually served with a dressing such as vinegar or mayonnaise.

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