How to Pronounce "slums"
word
ˈsɫəmz
SLUHMZ
slˈʌmz
SLUHMZ
Definition
Poor and crowded urban areas where people often live in very basic conditions, usually lacking proper houses, sanitation, or services.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫəmz
British English
slˈʌmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLUHMZ
UK
SLUHMZ
Listen in Context
Many people live in slums without clean water.
Children growing up in slums face many challenges.
The city is trying to improve living conditions in the slums.
He spent his childhood in the slums but went on to become a doctor.