How to pronounce slaten
Say it like SLAY-tun. Slaten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAY).
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- SLAY
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slaten pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of slaten
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SLAY-tun.
What does slaten mean?
- Made of slate.
Where does slaten come from?
From slate + -en (“made of”).
Words that rhyme with slaten
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slaten.
Questions about saying slaten
How do you pronounce slaten?
Say SLAY-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsleɪtən/. In British English it is /ˈsleɪtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slaten?
Slaten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAY). Broken into parts: SLAY · tun.
Is slaten pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsleɪtən/ (SLAY-tun).