How to Pronounce Salon

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/səˈlɒn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “salon”

"salon" has 2 syllables: sal-on. It rhymes with paragon and liaison, if that helps it stick.

What does salon mean?

noun

  1. A large room, especially one used to receive and entertain guests.
  2. A gathering of people for a social or intellectual meeting.

Synonyms

cenaclecircleguest roomhallloungeparlor

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Words that rhyme with salon

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paragonliaisonautomatonfawnlexiconphenomenondrawndenouementdonbygonepylonwithdrawn

Related words

chamberroomparlorbedroomfoyerhall

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "salon"?▾

"Salon" has 2 syllables: sal · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "salon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "salon" is /səˈlɒn/.

What does "salon" mean?▾

Salon: A large room, especially one used to receive and entertain guests.

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