How to pronounce slope
Say it like SLOHP. Slope is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SLOHP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slope pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLOHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of slope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SLOHP.
What does slope mean?
- an elevated geological formation“he climbed the steep slope”“the house was built on the side of a mountain”
- the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal“a five-degree gradient”
- be at an angle“The terrain sloped down”
Where does slope come from?
From aslope (adjective, adverb).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with slope
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Questions about saying slope
How do you pronounce slope?
Say SLOHP. The American pronunciation is /sloʊp/. In British English it is /sləʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slope?
Slope is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SLOHP.
Is slope pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /sləʊp/ (SLOHP).