How to pronounce sliotar
Say it like SLIT-er. Sliotar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIT).
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- SLIT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sliotar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sliotar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SLIT-uh.
What does sliotar mean?
- A hard ball, similar in size to a baseball, used in hurling.
Where does sliotar come from?
Borrowed from Irish sliotar.
Questions about saying sliotar
How do you pronounce sliotar?
Say SLIT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɪtər/. In British English it is /ˈslɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sliotar?
Sliotar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIT). Broken into parts: SLIT · er.
Is sliotar 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 /ˈslɪtə/ (SLIT-uh).