Pronunciation: [slˈʌmɪə] (IPA) 
The word "slummier" is spelled with two syllables: /ˈslʌm.i.ər/. The first syllable is pronounced with the "uh" sound, as in "dull" and "hut", followed by the "m" sound. The second syllable starts with the "ee" sound, as in "tree" and "be", and ends with the "er" sound, as in "better" and "butter". "Slummier" is an adjective that describes something characterized by slums, or having the qualities of a slum.
The word "slummier" is derived from the base word "slum". The term "slum" originated in the early 19th century and is believed to come from the Irish word "s lom", meaning a dirty or untidy person or place. It eventually developed the specific connotation of a crowded and impoverished urban area, typically characterized by dilapidated housing and poor living conditions. The comparative form "slummier" is formed by adding the suffix "-er", indicating a comparison between two slums or the degree of slum-like conditions.
