To pronounce "salesman", say SAL-esm-an — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"salesman" has 3 syllables: sal-esm-an. It rhymes with salesmen, if that helps it stick.
noun
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"Salesman" has 3 syllables: sal · esm · an.
Salesman: A man whose job it is to sell things, either in a shop/store or elsewhere.
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