How to pronounce forslack
Say it like fer-SLAK. Forslack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLAK).
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- fer
- SLAK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forslack pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SLAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of forslack
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fuh-SLAK.
What does forslack mean?
- To slack up; be or grow slack; pall.
Where does forslack come from?
From for- + slack.
Words that rhyme with forslack
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of forslack.
Questions about saying forslack
How do you pronounce forslack?
Say fer-SLAK. The American pronunciation is /fərˈslæk/. In British English it is /fəˈslæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forslack?
Forslack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLAK). Broken into parts: fer · SLAK.
Is forslack pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /fəˈslæk/ (fuh-SLAK).