How to pronounce slater
Say it like SLAY-ter. Slater has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAY).
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- SLAY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slater 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of slater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SLAY-tuh.
What does slater mean?
- One who lays slates, or whose occupation is to slate buildings.
- Any terrestrial isopod crustacean of the genus Porcellio and allied genera; a woodlouse.
- A harsh critic; one who slates or denigrates something.
Where does slater come from?
From Middle English sclater, equivalent to slate + -er.
Words that rhyme with slater
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slater.
Questions about saying slater
How do you pronounce slater?
Say SLAY-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈsleɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsleɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slater?
Slater has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAY). Broken into parts: SLAY · ter.
Is slater 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 /ˈsleɪtə/ (SLAY-tuh).