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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable sal
  • 6 letters
Syllables
sal-a-ry: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: SAL-a-ry.
Pronunciation
/ˈsælɚi/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as sal-ary.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide salary into syllables?

salary divides as sal-a-ry. sal-a-ry: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in salary?

Salary has 3 syllables (sal-a-ry).

Which syllable is stressed in salary?

The stressed syllable in salary is sal. The 1st syllable is stressed: SAL-a-ry.

How do you pronounce salary?

/ˈsælɚi/ in American English.