How Do You Spell SALLYMAN?
Pronunciation: [sˈalɪmən] (IPA) 
The word "Sallyman" is spelled with three syllables: /ˈsæ.li.mən/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound, as in "cat". The second syllable is pronounced with a long "e" sound, as in "tree". The last syllable is pronounced with a neutral vowel sound, known as the schwa. The spelling of "Sallyman" may be confusing as the ending "-man" might indicate that this is a masculine noun, however it is actually a gender-neutral term that refers to a person who sells sallies, which are twigs or branches used for thatching.
