slam poetry

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What does slam poetry mean?

A modern genre of spoken poetry, performed at informal events called poetry slams before an active audience.

How to pronounce slam poetry

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “slam poetry”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “slam poetry” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.