How to Pronounce Salary

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsælɚi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “salary”

"salary" has 2 syllables: sal-ary. It rhymes with gallery and calorie, if that helps it stick.

What does salary mean?

noun

  1. A fixed amount of money paid to a worker, usually calculated on a monthly or annual basis, not hourly, as wages. Implies a degree of professionalism and/or autonomy.

verb

  1. To pay on the basis of a period of a week or longer, especially to convert from another form of compensation.

adjective

  1. Saline.

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Words that rhyme with salary

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gallerycaloriecallerymallery

Related words

wageearningsremunerationpaypaydayincomepaycheckpayroll

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "salary"?▾

"Salary" has 2 syllables: sal · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "salary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "salary" is /ˈsælɚi/.

What does "salary" mean?▾

Salary: A fixed amount of money paid to a worker, usually calculated on a monthly or annual basis, not hourly, as wages. Implies a degree of professionalism and/or autonomy.

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