To pronounce "salwar", say SALW-ar — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"salwar" has 2 syllables: salw-ar. It rhymes with shalwar, if that helps it stick.
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"Salwar" has 2 syllables: salw · ar.
Salwar: (in singular or plural) Loose trousers worn in some South Asian or Islamic countries, especially by women but also by men, especially with a kamees.
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