How to Pronounce "slingers"
word
ˈsɫɪŋɝ
SLING-erz
slˈɪŋɡəz
SLING-uhz
Definition
Slingers are people, especially ancient soldiers, who used slings to throw stones or other projectiles as weapons. The word can also refer to people who use slingshots or other devices to throw objects.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫɪŋɝ
British English
slˈɪŋɡəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLING-erz
UK
SLING-uhz
Listen in Context
The ancient army had many slingers to attack from a distance.
The slingers threw stones faster than archers shot arrows.
Some slingers carried special stones for battle.
Back then, slingers could hit targets hundreds of meters away.