How to Pronounce Salient

To pronounce "salient", say SAL-ient — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

salient

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “salient”

"salient" has 2 syllables: sal-ient. It rhymes with saliant, if that helps it stick.

What does salient mean?

noun

  1. An outwardly projecting part of a fortification, trench system, or line of defense.

adjective

  1. Worthy of note; pertinent or relevant.

    “The article is not exhaustive, but it covers the salient points pretty well.”

  2. Prominent; conspicuous.

Synonyms

pertinentrelevant

Antonyms

obscuretrivial

Words that rhyme with salient

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

saliant

Related words

conspicuousoutstandingobviousspectacularprominentinclinedstrikingnotable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "salient"?▾

"Salient" has 2 syllables: sal · ient.

What is the IPA transcription of "salient"?▾

The IPA transcription of "salient" is /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/.

What does "salient" mean?▾

Salient: An outwardly projecting part of a fortification, trench system, or line of defense.

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