How to Pronounce Salaryman

To pronounce "salaryman", say SAL-arym-an — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsæl.əɹ.i.mæn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈsæl.əɹ.i.mæn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “salaryman”

"salaryman" has 3 syllables: sal-arym-an.

What does salaryman mean?

noun

  1. (Engrish) An employee, a worker; now especially a Japanese white-collar worker who works long hours and has an insignificant position within the corporate hierarchy.

Related words

workmanworkpersonworkingmanworkerlaboreremployeedeskpersonworkling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "salaryman"?▾

"Salaryman" has 3 syllables: sal · arym · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "salaryman"?▾

The IPA transcription of "salaryman" is /ˈsæl.əɹ.i.mæn/.

What does "salaryman" mean?▾

Salaryman: (Engrish) An employee, a worker; now especially a Japanese white-collar worker who works long hours and has an insignificant position within the corporate hierarchy.

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