How to Pronounce "enslaving"
word
ɛnˈsɫeɪv
en-SLAYV-ing
ɛnslˈeɪvɪŋ
en-SLAYV-ing
Definition
Forcing someone to be a slave or to lose their freedom; making someone completely controlled by another person or thing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɛnˈsɫeɪv
British English
ɛnslˈeɪvɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
en-SLAYV-ing
UK
en-SLAYV-ing
Listen in Context
The king was enslaving thousands of people.
They stopped enslaving people after the new law was passed.
Enslaving others is wrong and unfair.
Some addictions can feel like they are enslaving you.