English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Coleslaw Pronunciation
Coleslaw is pronounced KOHL-slah, IPA /ˈkoʊlˌslɑ/.
KOHL-slah
US /ˈkoʊlˌslɑ/ · UK /ˈkəʊlslɔː/
Syllables: KOHL · slah (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A cold salad of shredded cabbage and carrot in a dressing.
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Coleslaw in a Sentence
- There is coleslaw in the fridge for the sandwiches.
- He makes coleslaw with yoghurt instead of mayonnaise.
- A tub of coleslaw came with the chicken.
Common Mispronunciations of Coleslaw
Not KOH-luh-slaw
Two beats only, because the e in cole stays silent. An extra middle syllable borrows from the name Cole.
Not kohl-SLAH
Compounds of this shape put the force first, so the weight sits on KOHL and the slaw part trails behind it.
Tip: Most speakers end the word with the aw of saw, giving KOHL-slaw. The cole part is an old word for cabbage, the same one buried inside cauliflower.
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