How to pronounce slaters
Say it like SLAY-terz. Slaters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAY).
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US American/ˈsleɪtɚz/SLAY-terz
UK British/ˈsleɪtəz/SLAY-tuz
- SLAY
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slaters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of slaters
- 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-tuz.
What does slaters mean?
noun
- plural of slater How to pronounce slater
Questions about saying slaters
How do you pronounce slaters?
Say SLAY-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsleɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsleɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slaters?
Slaters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAY). Broken into parts: SLAY · terz.
Is slaters 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 /ˈsleɪtəz/ (SLAY-tuz).