How do you pronounce "salmon"?

In American English: /ˈsæmən/ (SAM-uhn). In British English: /sˈæmən/ (S-am). In Canadian English: /ˈsæmən/ (SAM-uhn). In Australian English: /sˈamən/ (S).

Is "salmon" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsæmən/ (SAM-uhn), while in British English it's /sˈæmən/ (S-am).

How to Pronounce "salmon"

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salmon

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/ˈsæmən/

SAM-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

sæmsal·ənmon

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