How to Pronounce Salami

To pronounce "salami", say SAL-am-i — 3 syllables, IPA /[səˈlɑːmɪ]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/[səˈlɑːmɪ]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “salami”

"salami" has 3 syllables: sal-am-i. It rhymes with balmy and tsunami, if that helps it stick.

What does salami mean?

noun

  1. A large cured meat sausage of Italian origin, served in slices.
  2. A grand slam.

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Words that rhyme with salami

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

balmytsunamimommypommypalmypastramicalmysquamaebombiecommyadamikhatami

Related words

sausagepastramisalumiprosciuttosalumepepperonimortadellasoppressata

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "salami"?▾

"Salami" has 3 syllables: sal · am · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "salami"?▾

The IPA transcription of "salami" is /[səˈlɑːmɪ]/.

What does "salami" mean?▾

Salami: A large cured meat sausage of Italian origin, served in slices.

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