How to Pronounce Salinity

To pronounce "salinity", say SAL-in-ity — 3 syllables, IPA /seɪˈlɪnəti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/seɪˈlɪnəti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “salinity”

"salinity" has 3 syllables: sal-in-ity. It rhymes with affinity and divinity, if that helps it stick.

What does salinity mean?

noun

  1. The quality of being saline.
  2. The concentration of salt in a solution.

Synonyms

salinenesssaltiness

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Words that rhyme with salinity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

affinitydivinityvicinityinfinityvirginityfemininityalkalinitymasculinity

Related words

saltinessbrininesssaltsalinizationsalinationsaltydesalinationsalinisation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "salinity"?▾

"Salinity" has 3 syllables: sal · in · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "salinity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "salinity" is /seɪˈlɪnəti/.

What does "salinity" mean?▾

Salinity: The quality of being saline.

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