How Do You Spell SLAUGH?

Pronunciation: [slˈɔː] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Slaugh" can be a bit confusing. The correct pronunciation of this word is /slɔː/. The IPA phonetic transcription reveals that it is a monosyllabic word with two sounds, the "sl" consonant cluster and the "aw" vowel sound. This word is often spelled incorrectly as "slaughter" which means killing animals for food, but "Slaugh" is not related to it. "Slaugh" is actually a surname, derived from the Gaelic word "slabh" meaning "valley."