word
slalom
SLAH-lum
ˈslɑːləmListen
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Syllable breakdown
slalom
Sounds like
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Dictionary meaning
A skiing or canoeing race down a course marked with gates.
History and origin
Norwegian — 'slalåm' (sloping path).
Examples
- The slalom requires both precise technique and rapid decision-making.
Common mispronunciations
SLAY-lumsluh-LOM
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