How to Pronounce Slash

To pronounce "slash", say SLASH — one syllable, IPA /slaʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

5

Letters

/slaʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “slash”

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

What does slash mean?

noun

  1. A slashing action or motion, particularly:
  2. A mark made by a slashing motion, particularly:

verb

  1. To cut or attempt to cut, particularly:
  2. To strike violently and randomly, particularly:

adverb

  1. Used to note the sound or action of a slash.

Synonyms

gashbardiagonaldiagonal markforeslashforward slashforward strokefront slashcracklash

Antonyms

backslash

Words that rhyme with slash

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dashcacherashashgashsmashclashlashthrashcrashmashbacklash

Related words

floggashlashcutslicewhipthrashtrounce

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slash"?▾

"Slash" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "slash"?▾

The IPA transcription of "slash" is /slaʃ/.

What does "slash" mean?▾

Slash: A slashing action or motion, particularly:

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