How to pronounce slander
Say it like SLAN-der. Slander has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈslændɚ/SLAN-der
UK British/ˈslɑːndə/SLAHN-duh
- SLAN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slander pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of slander
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: SLAHN-duh.
What does slander mean?
noun
- A false or unsupported, malicious statement (spoken, not written), especially one which is injurious to a person's reputation; the making of such a statement.
- To utter a slanderous statement about; baselessly speak ill of; to wrong.
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Words that rhyme with slander
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Questions about saying slander
How do you pronounce slander?
Say SLAN-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈslændɚ/. In British English it is /ˈslɑːndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slander?
Slander has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAN). Broken into parts: SLAN · der.
Is slander pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈslɑːndə/ (SLAHN-duh).