How to Pronounce Slabs

To pronounce "slabs", say SLABS — one syllable, IPA /slæbs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/slæbs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “slabs”

"slabs" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with crabs and scabs, if that helps it stick.

What does slabs mean?

noun

  1. A large, flat piece of solid material; a solid object that is large and flat.
  2. A paving stone; a flagstone.

noun

  1. Mud, sludge.

noun

  1. A car that has been modified with equipment such as loudspeakers, lights, special paint, hydraulics, and other accessories.

Words that rhyme with slabs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crabsscabslabshabstabsstabsdrabsblabstaxicabsprefabscrabbsabbs

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slabs"?▾

"Slabs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "slabs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "slabs" is /slæbs/.

What does "slabs" mean?▾

Slabs: A large, flat piece of solid material; a solid object that is large and flat.

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