Speakur

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slideshow

/ˈslaɪdˌʃoʊ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.94 in modern English

Syllables
slideshow
IPA
/ˈslaɪdˌʃoʊ/
16
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A presentation of a series of photographic slides, usually with a spoken or recorded explanation.

noun

Any sequence of images, shown one after the other (not simultaneously).

noun

Any sequence of images, shown one after the other (not simultaneously).

Informal

Example Sentences

Etymology

From slide + show.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈslaɪdˌʃoʊ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

slideshows (plural) slide show (alternative)

Phrases

slide projector slide scanner

Frequently Paired Words

slide projector slide scanner slideware filmstrip gallery pictorial

Synonyms

slide deck

Questions

How do you pronounce slideshow?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈslaɪdˌʃoʊ/.
What does slideshow mean?
A presentation of a series of photographic slides, usually with a spoken or recorded explanation.
Where does slideshow come from?
From slide + show.

How to pronounce slideshow

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