How to Pronounce "sal"
word
/ˈsæɫ/
sal
/sˈæl/
sal
Definition
Sal is an old-fashioned or regional informal greeting used to say hello or goodbye. It appears mainly in certain dialects or literary contexts, not in standard modern English.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsæɫ/
British English
/sˈæl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sal
UK
sal
Listen in Context
He said, “Sal,” when he saw his old friend.
In the story, the farmer says sal to everyone in the village.
She waved and said sal before leaving.
I only know sal from old books—I’ve never heard anyone use it in real life.