How to pronounce slalom
Say it like SLAH-lum. Slalom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAH).
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- SLAH
- lum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slalom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of slalom
American and British speakers say slalom in essentially the same way: /ˈslɑləm/ in the US and /ˈslɑːləm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLAH-lum.
What does slalom mean?
- The sport of skiing in a zigzag course through gates.“Slalom is her strongest Olympic sport.”
- Any similar activity on other vehicles, including canoes and water skis.
- A course used for the sport of slalom.“These first two slaloms have sixty gates each.”
- To race in a slalom.
- To move in a slalom-like manner.
Where does slalom come from?
From Norwegian sla (“steep, hill side”) and låm (“trail”).
Words that rhyme with slalom
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slalom.
Questions about saying slalom
How do you pronounce slalom?
Say SLAH-lum. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɑləm/. In British English it is /ˈslɑːləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slalom?
Slalom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAH). Broken into parts: SLAH · lum.
Do Americans and Brits say slalom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslɑləm/ and the British form is /ˈslɑːləm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.