How to pronounce slattern
Say it like SLAT-ern. Slattern has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAT).
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- SLAT
- ern
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slattern pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ernKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of slattern
- 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: SLAT-un.
What does slattern mean?
- One who is uncareful or unconcerned about appearance or surroundings, usually said of a dirty and untidy woman.
Where does slattern come from?
Dating from the 17th century; related to slattering (“slovenly”), from the dialectal verb slatter (“to slop, to spill”).
Words that rhyme with slattern
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Questions about saying slattern
How do you pronounce slattern?
Say SLAT-ern. The American pronunciation is /ˈslætɚn/. In British English it is /ˈslætən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slattern?
Slattern has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAT). Broken into parts: SLAT · ern.
Is slattern 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 /ˈslætən/ (SLAT-un).