How to pronounce slaver
Say it like SLAV-er. Slaver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAV).
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- SLAV
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slaver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of slaver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SLAV-uh.
What does slaver mean?
- To drool saliva from the mouth; to slobber.
- To fawn.
- To be drooled out of someone’s mouth.
- Saliva running from the mouth; drool.
- A person engaged in the slave trade; a person who buys, sells, transports, or owns slaves.
- A ship used to transport slaves.
Where does slaver come from?
From Middle English slaveren, from Old Norse slafra (“to slaver”), probably imitative.
Words that rhyme with slaver
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slaver.
Questions about saying slaver
How do you pronounce slaver?
Say SLAV-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈslævɚ/. In British English it is /ˈslævə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slaver?
Slaver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAV). Broken into parts: SLAV · er.
Is slaver 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 /ˈslævə/ (SLAV-uh).