How to pronounce slanhood
Say it like SLAN-hud. Slanhood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAN).
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- SLAN
- hud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slanhood 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.
- hudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of slanhood
American and British speakers say slanhood in essentially the same way: /ˈslænhʊd/ in the US and /ˈslænhʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLAN-hud.
What does slanhood mean?
- The state of being a science fiction fan.
Where does slanhood come from?
From slan (“fan of science fiction”) + -hood (suffix denoting a condition or state of being).
Words that rhyme with slanhood
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slanhood.
Questions about saying slanhood
How do you pronounce slanhood?
Say SLAN-hud. The American pronunciation is /ˈslænhʊd/. In British English it is /ˈslænhʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slanhood?
Slanhood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAN). Broken into parts: SLAN · hud.
Do Americans and Brits say slanhood the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslænhʊd/ and the British form is /ˈslænhʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.