How to Pronounce Slats

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

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💡 Tip for remembering “slats”

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

What does slats mean?

noun

  1. A thin, narrow strip or bar of wood (lath) or metal.

    “slats of a window blind”

  2. (aeronautical) A movable control surface at the leading edge of a wing that when moved, changes the chord line of the airfoil, affecting the angle of attack. Employed in conjunction with flaps to allow for a lower stall speed in the landing attitude, facilitating slow flight.

verb

  1. To construct or provide with slats.
  2. To slap; to strike; to beat; to throw down violently.

Words that rhyme with slats

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aristocratsplutocratsspatscaveatslatsflatsbureaucratssplatshabitatsformatsbratsklatsch

Related words

splinebarsgranuleslaminationslatteslouversribsrungs

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slats"?▾

"Slats" has one syllable.

What does "slats" mean?▾

Slats: A thin, narrow strip or bar of wood (lath) or metal.

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