How to pronounce coleslaw
Say it like KOHL-slaw. Coleslaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHL).
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- KOHL
- slaw
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coleslaw pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- slawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of coleslaw
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOHL-slaw.
What does coleslaw mean?
- A salad of finely shredded raw cabbage and sometimes shredded carrots, dressed with mayonnaise (white slaw) or a vinaigrette (red slaw).
Where does coleslaw come from?
Borrowed from Dutch koolsla (mentioned in English as the Dutch name by at least in 1794), from kool (“cabbage”) + sla (“salad”).
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Questions about saying coleslaw
How do you pronounce coleslaw?
Say KOHL-slaw. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊlslɔ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊlslɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coleslaw?
Coleslaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHL). Broken into parts: KOHL · slaw.
Is coleslaw pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊlslɔː/ (KOHL-slaw).