How Many Syllables Are in Selma

The word Selma has three syllables: sel-ma.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Selma

Selma is a city in Alabama, USA, known for its role in the Civil Rights Movement led by Martin Luther King Jr.

How should Selma divide into syllables

Selma has two syllables. The first syllable 'Sel' has one vowel and two consonants. The second syllable 'ma' has one vowel and one consonant.

Part of Speech - Selma

I went to Selma, Alabama to learn about the Civil Rights Movement.

Sentences with Selma

• Selma is a historic city in Alabama that played an important role in the Civil Rights Movement.
• I visited Selma to learn about the history of the city and its people.
• The residents of Selma honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and his fight for equality.
• Selma is a beautiful city with many parks and historic landmarks to visit.
• The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail is a popular tourist attraction in Alabama.

Quotes with Selma

• We must come to see that the end we seek is a society at peace with itself, a society that can live with its conscience. - Martin Luther King Jr., Selma to Montgomery March, 1965
• The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. - Martin Luther King Jr., Speech in Selma, Alabama, February 1965
• Selma is a place where we injected meaning into the veins of history. - Andrew Young, Civil Rights Leader
• Selma was a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement. It was a moment when we said enough is enough. - John Lewis, Civil Rights Leader

Number of characters in Selma

5 ( s, e, l, m, a )

Unique letters in Selma

5 ( s, e, l, m, a )

Selma Backwards

amles

How to Pronounce Selma

IPA (International): ˈselmʌ

ARA (American): ˈsɛlmʌ

EPA (English): ˈselmʌ

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