How Do You Spell SLUF?

Pronunciation: [slˈʌf] (IPA)

The word "sluf" is a rare and obscure word in the English language. The correct spelling is actually "slough" and it is pronounced /slaʊ/. The word has several meanings including a muddy swamp, the shedding of dead skin, and a state of despair or depression. The spelling can be confusing as it is often pronounced as "sluff" but actually contains the "ough" vowel cluster which can have several different pronunciations in English.