How to pronounce slacker
Say it like SLAK-er. Slacker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAK).
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- SLAK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slacker 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of slacker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SLAK-uh.
What does slacker mean?
- One who procrastinates or is lazy; one who does not do their fair share or pull their own weight.
- A person lacking a sense of direction in life; an underachiever.
- A member of a certain 1990s subculture associated with Generation X.
- Comparative form of slack: more slack. How to pronounce slack
Where does slacker come from?
From slack + -er; compare especially slack off.
Words that rhyme with slacker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slacker.
Questions about saying slacker
How do you pronounce slacker?
Say SLAK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈslækɚ/. In British English it is /ˈslækə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slacker?
Slacker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAK). Broken into parts: SLAK · er.
Is slacker 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 /ˈslækə/ (SLAK-uh).