How to Pronounce Salsa

To pronounce "salsa", say SALS-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɑl.sə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈsɑl.sə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “salsa”

"salsa" has 2 syllables: sals-a. It rhymes with balsa and khalsa, if that helps it stick.

What does salsa mean?

noun

  1. A spicy tomato sauce, often including onions and hot peppers.
  2. A style of urban music originally from New York heavily influenced by Cuban dance music, jazz and rock.

verb

  1. To dance the salsa.

Words that rhyme with salsa

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

balsakhalsa

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "salsa"?▾

"Salsa" has 2 syllables: sals · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "salsa"?▾

The IPA transcription of "salsa" is /ˈsɑl.sə/.

What does "salsa" mean?▾

Salsa: A spicy tomato sauce, often including onions and hot peppers.

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