How to Pronounce Slum

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/slʌm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “slum”

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

What does slum mean?

noun

  1. A dilapidated neighborhood where many people live in a state of poverty.
  2. Inexpensive trinkets awarded as prizes in a carnival game.

verb

  1. To visit a neighborhood of a status below one's own.

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Words that rhyme with slum

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thrumglumbumsuccumbhumhumdrumoutcomeovercomeplumbnumbcomeplum

Related words

slummypoorfavelabarrioghettoshantytownshantyneighbourhood

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slum"?▾

"Slum" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "slum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "slum" is /slʌm/.

What does "slum" mean?▾

Slum: A dilapidated neighborhood where many people live in a state of poverty.

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