How to Pronounce Slapdash

To pronounce "slapdash", say SLAPD-ash — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈslæpdæʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈslæpdæʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “slapdash”

"slapdash" has 2 syllables: slapd-ash. It rhymes with dash and cache, if that helps it stick.

What does slapdash mean?

verb

  1. To apply, or apply something to, in a hasty, careless, or rough manner; to roughcast.

    “to slapdash a wall”

adjective

  1. Produced or carried out hastily; haphazard; careless.

adverb

  1. In a hasty or careless manner.
  2. Directly, right there; slap-bang.

    “Van Eyck signed his portrait of the Arnolfinis slapdash in the center of the painting.”

Synonyms

carelesslyhaphazardlyhastilydirectly

Words that rhyme with slapdash

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dashcacherashashgashsmashclashlashthrashcrashmashbacklash

Related words

slipshodbanghaphazardsmackslapcarelesssloppybolt

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slapdash"?▾

"Slapdash" has 2 syllables: slapd · ash.

What is the IPA transcription of "slapdash"?▾

The IPA transcription of "slapdash" is /ˈslæpdæʃ/.

What does "slapdash" mean?▾

Slapdash: To apply, or apply something to, in a hasty, careless, or rough manner; to roughcast.

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