How to pronounce slane
Say it like SLAYN. Slane is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SLAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of slane
American and British speakers say slane in essentially the same way: /sleɪn/ in the US and /sleɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLAYN.
What does slane mean?
- A one-eared spade for cutting turf or peat, consisting of an iron flat-bladed head and a long wooden shaft.
Where does slane come from?
Borrowed from Irish sleán, sleaghán.
Words that rhyme with slane
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slane.
Words that sound like slane
Questions about saying slane
How do you pronounce slane?
Say SLAYN. The American pronunciation is /sleɪn/. In British English it is /sleɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slane?
Slane is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SLAYN.
Do Americans and Brits say slane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sleɪn/ and the British form is /sleɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as slane?
Slane sounds the same as slain in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.