How to Pronounce Saloon

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/səˈlun/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “saloon”

"saloon" has 2 syllables: sal-oon. It rhymes with croon and lagoon, if that helps it stick.

What does saloon 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.

noun

  1. A tavern, especially in an American Old West setting.
  2. A lounge bar in an English public house, contrasted with the public bar.

    “A pint of beer in the saloon bar costs a penny more than in the public bar.”

Synonyms

cenaclecircleguest roomhallloungeparlorsedan

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Words that rhyme with saloon

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croonlagoonpicayunegoonmooncommuneopportunehewnfestoonlampoonswoonstrewn

Related words

pubtaproombarroomtaphouseginmillpothousebartavern

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "saloon"?▾

"Saloon" has 2 syllables: sal · oon.

What is the IPA transcription of "saloon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "saloon" is /səˈlun/.

What does "saloon" mean?▾

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

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