How Do You Spell SLALOMS?

Pronunciation: [slˈaləmz] (IPA)

The word "slaloms" is spelled with two L's and represents a skiing term. The IPA phonetic transcription for "slaloms" is "slæləmz." The /s/ sound is followed by the /l/ sound that repeats twice, indicating the double "L." The next sound represented is /æ/ followed by /l/ and then /ə/ to create the "-lum" sound. Finally, the word ends with an /z/ sound, indicated by the "s" at the end. Correct spelling helps to convey meaning clearly and avoid misunderstandings.

SLALOMS Meaning and Definition

  1. Slaloms, a noun in its plural form, refers to a series of challenging and closely spaced skiing or snowboarding turns or maneuvers that an individual must navigate through a designated course. Slalom courses are typically marked by sets of poles or gates, placed in a zigzag formation, which skiers or snowboarders must pass through in the order specified. These zigzagging turns demand skilled handling and precise techniques, testing the athlete's agility, balance, and speed control.

    Originating from competitive Alpine skiing, slaloms have become a popular discipline in various winter sports competitions, including the Winter Olympics. Athletes participating in slalom races must quickly and adaptively switch directions, using rhythmic shifts in body weight to maintain balance and smoothly carve through the turns. As a highly technical discipline, slaloms require competitors to possess excellent reaction times, coordination, and fine motor skills to achieve their desired path down the course.

    In addition to skiing and snowboarding, slaloms can also be practiced in other sports like canoeing, kayaking, and cycling. In these contexts, slalom courses often involve navigating through a series of gates on water or land, mimicking the complexity and precision demonstrated in skiing and snowboarding. Slaloms are not only fascinating to observe as a spectator sport but also embody the spirit of athletic excellence and dexterity required to conquer intricate and fast-paced challenges.

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Etymology of SLALOMS

The word "slalom" originates from the Norwegian language. It is derived from the Norwegian verb "sla" (which means "to attack" or "to cut through") and the noun "lom" (which means "track"). This term was first used in English in the late 19th century to describe a type of ski race that involved weaving through gates on a downhill course. Since then, the word "slalom" has also been used to refer to similar racing or skiing courses with a series of gates or obstacles.

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Conjugate verb Slaloms

CONDITIONAL

I would slalom
we would slalom
you would slalom
he/she/it would slalom
they would slalom

FUTURE

I will slalom
we will slalom
you will slalom
he/she/it will slalom
they will slalom

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have slalomed
we will have slalomed
you will have slalomed
he/she/it will have slalomed
they will have slalomed

PAST

I slalomed
we slalomed
you slalomed
he/she/it slalomed
they slalomed

PAST PERFECT

I had slalomed
we had slalomed
you had slalomed
he/she/it had slalomed
they had slalomed

PRESENT

I slalom
we slalom
you slalom
he/she/it slaloms
they slalom

PRESENT PERFECT

I have slalomed
we have slalomed
you have slalomed
he/she/it has slalomed
they have slalomed
I am slaloming
we are slaloming
you are slaloming
he/she/it is slaloming
they are slaloming
I was slaloming
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you were slaloming
he/she/it was slaloming
they were slaloming
I will be slaloming
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I would have slalomed
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he/she/it would have slalomed
they would have slalomed
I would be slaloming
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he/she/it would be slaloming
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