How to Pronounce “Slough”
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- American (US)
- /slaʊ/
- British (UK)
- /slaʊ/
What “Slough” means
proper noun — A town in east Berkshire, England (formerly Buckinghamshire), close to Heathrow Airport.
Pronunciation Notes
The gh sounds like f. In “Slough” the gh is pronounced /f/. It is one of the few survivals of the old gh consonant, and it is why the word does not rhyme with its spelling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Slough" mean?
Slough (proper noun): A town in east Berkshire, England (formerly Buckinghamshire), close to Heathrow Airport.
How do you pronounce "Slough" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "Slough", /slaʊ/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "Slough"?
/slaʊ/ in American English, /slaʊ/ in British English.
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