How many syllables in Saliva?
saliva has 3 syllables
saliva has 3 syllables
sali-va
The watery liquid that is secreted into the mouth by glands, providing lubrication for chewing and swallowing, and aiding digestion.
The first syllable has one vowel 'a' and one consonant 's', the second syllable has two vowels 'i' and 'a' and one consonant 'l', and the third syllable has one vowel 'a' and one consonant 'v'.
She wiped the saliva off her chin.
6 ( s, a, l, i, v, a )
5 ( s, a, l, i, v )
avilas
Phonetic Transcription of Saliva
IPA (International): sʌˈlaɪvʌ
ARA (American): sʌˈlaɪvʌ
EPA (English): sʌˈlaɪvʌ
SAH-LAY-VAH