How to pronounce slower
Say it like SLOH-er. Slower has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsloʊɚ/SLOH-er
UK British/ˈsləʊə/SLOH-uh
- SLOH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slower pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of slower
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SLOH-uh.
What does slower mean?
adverb
- more slowly
Where does slower come from?
From slow + -er.
Words that rhyme with slower
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slower.
Questions about saying slower
How do you pronounce slower?
Say SLOH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsloʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsləʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slower?
Slower has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOH). Broken into parts: SLOH · er.
Is slower 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 /ˈsləʊə/ (SLOH-uh).