How to pronounce slumgullion
Say it like slum-GUHL-yun. Slumgullion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUHL).
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- slum
- GUHL
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slumgullion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- slumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- GUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of slumgullion
American and British speakers say slumgullion in essentially the same way: /slʌmˈɡʌljən/ in the US and /slʌmˈɡʌljən/ in the UK.
British respelling: slum-GUHL-yun.
What does slumgullion mean?
- A stew of meat and vegetables.
- A beverage made watery, such as weak coffee or tea.
- A reddish muddy deposit in mining sluices.
Where does slumgullion come from?
Uncertain, but said to derive from slime and Scots gullion (“swamp; cesspool”).
Words that rhyme with slumgullion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slumgullion.
Questions about saying slumgullion
How do you pronounce slumgullion?
Say slum-GUHL-yun. The American pronunciation is /slʌmˈɡʌljən/. In British English it is /slʌmˈɡʌljən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slumgullion?
Slumgullion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUHL). Broken into parts: slum · GUHL · yun.
Do Americans and Brits say slumgullion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /slʌmˈɡʌljən/ and the British form is /slʌmˈɡʌljən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.