How to Pronounce "Salmon"

Salmon is pronounced ˈsæmən. Click the audio button to hear it in American, British, and Australian English.

Salmon is considered medium to pronounce in English. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈsæmən.

Medium

IPA ˈsæmən

Syllables: sal·mon

What does "Salmon" mean?

noun

A large edible fish, pink-fleshed, found in both fresh and salt water.

Example: "For dinner, we had grilled salmon with a side of vegetables."

From Latin salmo. The L has been silent since the 15th century though the spelling retained it.

🗣️ Step by Step

Say 'SAM' like 'ham', then add 'uhn' which sounds like 'un' in 'fun'. Stress the first syllable: SAM-un.

⚠️ Common Mistake

Many people incorrectly pronounce 'Salmon' as 'SAL-mon', emphasizing the 'L', which is silent in standard English pronunciation.

💬 Example

For dinner, we had grilled salmon with a side of vegetables.

Salmon is pronounced ˈsæmən. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.

Salmon is considered medium to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈsæmən.