How to Pronounce Slag

To pronounce "slag", say SLAG — one syllable, IPA /slæɡ/. 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

/slæɡ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “slag”

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

What does slag mean?

noun

  1. Waste material from a coal mine
  2. Scum that forms on the surface of molten metal

verb

  1. To produce slag
  2. To become slag; to agglomerate when heated below the fusion point

Synonyms

drossrecrementscoria

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Words that rhyme with slag

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gagdragsnagshagstagscragbagwagtaghagflagdag

Related words

scoriadrosscinderclinkermilkmandairymilkbent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slag"?▾

"Slag" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "slag"?▾

The IPA transcription of "slag" is /slæɡ/.

What does "slag" mean?▾

Slag: Waste material from a coal mine

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