How to pronounce slackers
Say it like SLAK-erz. Slackers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAK).
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- SLAK
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slackers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of slackers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SLAK-uz.
What does slackers mean?
- plural of slacker How to pronounce slacker
Words that rhyme with slackers
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slackers.
Questions about saying slackers
How do you pronounce slackers?
Say SLAK-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈslækɚz/. In British English it is /ˈslækəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slackers?
Slackers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAK). Broken into parts: SLAK · erz.
Is slackers 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 /ˈslækəz/ (SLAK-uz).