How to Pronounce Slalom

To pronounce "slalom", say SLAL-om — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈslɑː.ləm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈslɑː.ləm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “slalom”

"slalom" has 2 syllables: slal-om. It rhymes with solemn and column, if that helps it stick.

What does slalom mean?

noun

  1. The sport of skiing in a zigzag course through gates. (Often used attributively)

    “Slalom is her strongest Olympic sport.”

  2. Any similar activity on other vehicles, including canoes and water skis.

verb

  1. To race in a slalom.
  2. To move in a slalom-like manner.

Words that rhyme with slalom

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

solemncolumnkolambaalimarunachalam

Related words

skislopestyleslatlugesnow-skiing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slalom"?▾

"Slalom" has 2 syllables: slal · om.

What is the IPA transcription of "slalom"?▾

The IPA transcription of "slalom" is /ˈslɑː.ləm/.

What does "slalom" mean?▾

Slalom: The sport of skiing in a zigzag course through gates. (Often used attributively)

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