How to Pronounce Slams

To pronounce "slams", say SLAMS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SLAMS

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💡 Tip for remembering “slams”

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

What does slams mean?

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!”

verb

  1. To defeat by winning all the tricks of a deal or a hand.

Synonyms

bang

Words that rhyme with slams

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ramshamsprogramsclamsjamsgramscramsjambsyamsdiagramsgrammesholograms

Related words

bangthrashsweepshotshaftjibebarbdig

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slams"?▾

"Slams" has one syllable.

What does "slams" mean?▾

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

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