How to pronounce slacks
Say it like SLAKS. Slacks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SLAKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slacks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLAKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of slacks
American and British speakers say slacks in essentially the same way: /slæks/ in the US and /slæks/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLAKS.
What does slacks mean?
- plural of slack How to pronounce slack
- Semi-formal trousers which are less formal than those that are part of a suit but nowadays are considered suitable casualwear in most offices. (Takes a plural verb even when referring to a single pair; may be referred to as a pair of slacks.)
- third-person singular simple present indicative of slack How to pronounce slack
Words that rhyme with slacks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slacks.
Questions about saying slacks
How do you pronounce slacks?
Say SLAKS. The American pronunciation is /slæks/. In British English it is /slæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slacks?
Slacks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SLAKS.
Do Americans and Brits say slacks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /slæks/ and the British form is /slæks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.