How to Pronounce "slack"
word
/ˈsɫæk/
slak
/slˈæk/
slak
Definition
Slack describes something that is not tight, active, or busy enough. It can refer to a rope or cloth that hangs loosely, a period of low business activity, or a person who is lazy or not putting in enough effort.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɫæk/
British English
/slˈæk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
slak
UK
slak
Listen in Context
The rope is too slack to hold the boat.
Business is usually slack in January.
His shirt looked slack after many washes.
Things have been a bit slack at work, so I left early.