How to pronounce slather
Say it like SLATH-er. Slather has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLATH).
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- SLATH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slather pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of slather
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SLATH-uh.
What does slather mean?
- To spread something thickly on something else; to coat well.“I slathered jam on my toast.”
- To apply generously upon.“I slathered my toast with jam.”
- To squander.
- A thick sauce or spread that is to be slathered (spread thickly) onto food.
- Drool (especially if abundant).
- A generous or abundant quantity.
Where does slather come from?
For the sense "to rain", compare East Frisian sladdern and northern German schladdern ("to rain noisily").
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with slather
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slather.
Questions about saying slather
How do you pronounce slather?
Say SLATH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈslæðɚ/. In British English it is /ˈslæðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slather?
Slather has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLATH). Broken into parts: SLATH · er.
Is slather 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 /ˈslæðə/ (SLATH-uh).