How to pronounce slaw
Say it like SLAW. Slaw is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SLAW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slaw 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 slaw
American and British speakers say slaw in essentially the same way: /slɔ/ in the US and /slɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLAW.
What does slaw mean?
- Coleslaw.
Where does slaw come from?
Borrowed (around 1861) from Dutch sla, shortened from salade (“salad, lettuce”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with slaw
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slaw.
Questions about saying slaw
How do you pronounce slaw?
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 slaw?
Slaw is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SLAW.
Do Americans and Brits say slaw 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.