How to Pronounce "slam dunk"
expression
ˈsɫæm/ /ˈdəŋk
SLAM DUNGK
slˈæm/ /dˈʌŋk
slam DUNK
Definition
In basketball, a slam dunk is when a player jumps and forcefully scores by putting the ball directly through the hoop. As an expression, it means something guaranteed to succeed or an easy victory.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫæm/ /ˈdəŋk
British English
slˈæm/ /dˈʌŋk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLAM DUNGK
UK
slam DUNK
Listen in Context
He scored a slam dunk in the last game.
Getting this job was a slam dunk for her.
That idea was a slam dunk in the meeting.
Honestly, the test was a slam dunk—I finished it in half the time.