How to pronounce slum
Say it like SLUHM. Slum is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SLUHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of slum
American and British speakers say slum in essentially the same way: /slʌm/ in the US and /slʌm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLUHM.
What does slum mean?
- Inexpensive trinkets awarded as prizes in a carnival game.
- Slumgullion; a meat-based stew.
- To visit a neighborhood of a status below one's own.
- To saunter about in a disreputable manner.
Where does slum come from?
First attested in 1812.
Words that rhyme with slum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slum.
Questions about saying slum
How do you pronounce slum?
Say SLUHM. The American pronunciation is /slʌm/. In British English it is /slʌm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slum?
Slum is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SLUHM.
Do Americans and Brits say slum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /slʌm/ and the British form is /slʌm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.