how to pronounce salaam

/səˈlɑːm/

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salaam is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of salaam in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… yusuf salaam their trial gripped the …”

meanings of salaam

interjection:

A respectful ceremonial greeting performed mostly in Islamic countries.

noun:

A low bow as a ceremonial act of deference.

verb:

To perform a salaam (to someone).

name:

A surname.

salaam frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word salaam occurs in english on average 0.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.