How to pronounce slaugh
Say it like SLAW. Slaugh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SLAW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slaugh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of slaugh
American and British speakers say slaugh in essentially the same way: /slɔ/ in the US and /slɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLAW.
What does slaugh mean?
- Slaw.
Where does slaugh come from?
Borrowed from Dutch sla, shortened from salade (“salad, lettuce”).
Words that rhyme with slaugh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slaugh.
Words that sound like slaugh
Questions about saying slaugh
How do you pronounce slaugh?
Say SLAW. The American pronunciation is /slɔ/. In British English it is /slɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slaugh?
Slaugh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SLAW.
Do Americans and Brits say slaugh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /slɔ/ and the British form is /slɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as slaugh?
Slaugh sounds the same as slaw in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.