How to Pronounce Slam

To pronounce "slam", say SLAM — one syllable, IPA /slæm/. 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

/slæm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “slam”

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

What does slam mean?

noun

  1. A sudden impact or blow.
  2. The shock and noise produced by violently closing a door or other object.

verb

  1. To shut with sudden force so as to produce a shock and noise.

    “Don't slam the door!”

  2. To put in or on a particular place with force and loud noise. (Often followed by a preposition such as down, against or into.)

    “Don't slam that trunk down on the pavement!”

Synonyms

bang

Words that rhyme with slam

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shamdamncramprogramramclamdamjamepigramlamlambham

Related words

bangthrashsweepshotshaftjibebarbdig

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slam"?▾

"Slam" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "slam"?▾

The IPA transcription of "slam" is /slæm/.

What does "slam" mean?▾

Slam: A sudden impact or blow.

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