How to Pronounce Slots

To pronounce "slots", say SLOTS — 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 “slots”

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

What does slots mean?

noun

  1. A broad, flat, wooden bar, a slat, especially as used to secure a door, window, etc.
  2. A metal bolt or wooden bar, especially as a crosspiece.

verb

  1. To bar, bolt or lock a door or window.
  2. To shut with violence; to slam.

    “to slot a door”

noun

  1. A narrow depression, perforation, or aperture; especially, one for the reception of a piece fitting or sliding in it.
  2. A gap in a schedule or sequence.

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Words that rhyme with slots

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ersatzthoughtstrotslotsdotsplotzlatshotsaughtsspotsknotsblots

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slots"?▾

"Slots" has one syllable.

What does "slots" mean?▾

Slots: A broad, flat, wooden bar, a slat, especially as used to secure a door, window, etc.

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