How many syllables in salty?

There are 2 syllables in the word salty.

How to pronounce salty:

salty (adjective):: of, tasting of, or containing salt; of, seasoned with, or containing salt; engagingly stimulating or provocative.

brackish

brak

briny

over-salted

saline

salt

salted

stimulating

blah

bland

clean

clear

dull

fresh

mild

nonsaline

pure

smooth

sweet

tasteless

unappetizing

unpolluted

unsalted

unsalty

unsavory

unsavoury

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