How to pronounce slim
Say it like SLIM. Slim is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SLIM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slim pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of slim
American and British speakers say slim in essentially the same way: /slɪm/ in the US and /slɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLIM.
What does slim mean?
- being of delicate or slender build“she was slender as a willow shoot is slender”“a slim girl with straight blonde hair”
- small in quantity“slender wages”“a slim chance of winning”
- take off weight
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with slim
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slim.
Questions about saying slim
How do you pronounce slim?
Say SLIM. The American pronunciation is /slɪm/. In British English it is /slɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slim?
Slim is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SLIM.
Do Americans and Brits say slim the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /slɪm/ and the British form is /slɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.