How to pronounce slackens
Say it like SLAK-unz. Slackens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAK).
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- SLAK
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slackens pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of slackens
American and British speakers say slackens in essentially the same way: /ˈslækənz/ in the US and /ˈslækənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLAK-unz.
What does slackens mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of slacken How to pronounce slacken
Questions about saying slackens
How do you pronounce slackens?
Say SLAK-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈslækənz/. In British English it is /ˈslækənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slackens?
Slackens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAK). Broken into parts: SLAK · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say slackens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslækənz/ and the British form is /ˈslækənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.