How to Pronounce Slaughter

To pronounce "slaughter", say SLAUGHT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈslɔːtə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈslɔːtə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “slaughter”

"slaughter" has 2 syllables: slaught-er. It rhymes with totter and water, if that helps it stick.

What does slaughter mean?

noun

  1. The killing of animals, generally for food.
  2. A massacre; the killing of a large number of people.

verb

  1. To butcher animals, generally for food
  2. To massacre people in large numbers

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Words that rhyme with slaughter

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totterwaterrottermaterdaughterbreakwaterplotterbackwaterimprimaturblotterunderwaterfreshwater

Related words

butcherybutcherwhippingthrashingdrubbingmassacrecarnagewalloping

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slaughter"?▾

"Slaughter" has 2 syllables: slaught · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "slaughter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "slaughter" is /ˈslɔːtə/.

What does "slaughter" mean?▾

Slaughter: The killing of animals, generally for food.

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