How to pronounce slavishly
Say it like SLAV-ish-lee. Slavishly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAV).
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- SLAV
- ish
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slavishly 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of slavishly
American and British speakers say slavishly in essentially the same way: /ˈslævɪʃli/ in the US and /ˈslævɪʃli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLAV-ish-lee.
What does slavishly mean?
- In a slavish manner.
Where does slavishly come from?
From slavish + -ly.
Questions about saying slavishly
How do you pronounce slavishly?
Say SLAV-ish-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈslævɪʃli/. In British English it is /ˈslævɪʃli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slavishly?
Slavishly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAV). Broken into parts: SLAV · ish · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say slavishly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslævɪʃli/ and the British form is /ˈslævɪʃli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.