How to pronounce slake
Say it like SLAYK. Slake is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SLAYK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of slake
American and British speakers say slake in essentially the same way: /sleɪk/ in the US and /sleɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLAYK.
What does slake mean?
- To satisfy (thirst, or other desires).
- To cool (something) with water or another liquid.
- To become mixed with water, so that a true chemical combination takes place.“The lime slakes.”
- To besmear.
- A sloppy mess.
Where does slake come from?
From Middle English slaken (“to render slack, to slake”), from Old English sleacian, from Old English slæc (“slack”).
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Words that rhyme with slake
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Questions about saying slake
How do you pronounce slake?
Say SLAYK. The American pronunciation is /sleɪk/. In British English it is /sleɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slake?
Slake is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SLAYK.
Do Americans and Brits say slake the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sleɪk/ and the British form is /sleɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.