Salpian is spelled with the letters S-A-L-P-I-A-N. The IPA transcription is /ˈsælpiən/. The first syllable, "sal," is pronounced with a short "a" sound, similar to the word "cat." The second syllable, "pian," is pronounced with a long "i" sound, as in "eye." This word does not have any silent letters and follows the standard English spelling conventions. It is useful to understand the IPA transcription when learning new words or pronouncing words that may be difficult to read.