How to pronounce Salmon in English

Salmon is pronounced SAM-ən (IPA /ˈsæmən/). Silence the 'l' entirely and say 'SAM-un' like the name Sam.

IPA: /ˈsæmən/

Syllables: SAM · ən

Common ESL mistake: Learners pronounce the 'l' saying 'sal-mon' instead of 'sam-un'.

Tip: Silence the 'l' entirely and say 'SAM-un' like the name Sam.

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