How to Pronounce "slacken off"
expression
ˈsɫækən/ /ˈɔf
SLAK-uhn AWF
slˈækən/ /ˈɒf
slak-UHN OF
Definition
To become slower, less active, or less intense; to reduce speed, effort, or intensity of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫækən/ /ˈɔf
British English
slˈækən/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLAK-uhn AWF
UK
slak-UHN OF
Listen in Context
It's dangerous to slacken off while driving.
Once exams are over, students usually slacken off a bit.
If your training starts to slacken off, you won't see progress.
The wind didn't slacken off all night, so we couldn't sleep.