How to pronounce slavish
Say it like SLAY-vish. Slavish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAY).
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- SLAY
- vish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slavish 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.
- vishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of slavish
American and British speakers say slavish in essentially the same way: /ˈsleɪvɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈsleɪvɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLAY-vish.
What does slavish mean?
- In the manner of a slave; abject.
- Utterly faithful; totally lacking originality, creativity, or reflection.“a slavish reproduction”
Where does slavish come from?
From slave + -ish.
Questions about saying slavish
How do you pronounce slavish?
Say SLAY-vish. The American pronunciation is /ˈsleɪvɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈsleɪvɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slavish?
Slavish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAY). Broken into parts: SLAY · vish.
Do Americans and Brits say slavish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsleɪvɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈsleɪvɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.