How to Pronounce Slipstream

To pronounce "slipstream", say SLIPSTR-eam — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SLIPSTR-eam

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💡 Tip for remembering “slipstream”

"slipstream" has 2 syllables: slipstr-eam.

What does slipstream mean?

noun

  1. The low-pressure zone immediately following a rapidly moving object, caused by turbulence.
  2. A genre of fantastic or non-realistic fiction that crosses conventional genre boundaries.

verb

  1. To take advantage of the suction produced by a slipstream by travelling immediately behind the slipstream generator.

    “Although dangerous, over-the-road truck drivers sometimes slipstream with each other to save fuel.”

  2. To incorporate additional software (such as patches) into an existing installer.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slipstream"?▾

"Slipstream" has 2 syllables: slipstr · eam.

What does "slipstream" mean?▾

Slipstream: The low-pressure zone immediately following a rapidly moving object, caused by turbulence.

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