How do you pronounce "salsa"?

In American English: /ˈsɑːlsə/ (SAHLS-uh). In British English: /sˈælsə/ (S-als). In Canadian English: /ˈsɑːlsə/ (SAHLS-uh). In Australian English: /sˈalsə/ (S).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɑːlsə/ (SAHLS-uh), while in British English it's /sˈælsə/ (S-als).

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salsa

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/ˈsɑːlsə/

SAHLS-uh

Syllable Breakdown

sɑːlssal·əsa

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