How to Pronounce "slow as molasses in january"
expression
SLOH az muh-LASS-uhz in JAN-yoo-eh-ree
sloh AS muh-LASS-iz in JAN-yoo-uh-ree
Definition
This American expression is used to describe someone or something that is extremely slow, especially in a frustrating or noticeable way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫoʊ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /məˈɫæsəz/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈdʒænjuˌɛɹi
British English
slˈəʊ/ /ˈæs/ /məlˈæsɪz/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈdʒæn.ju.ə.ri
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLOH az muh-LASS-uhz in JAN-yoo-eh-ree
UK
sloh AS muh-LASS-iz in JAN-yoo-uh-ree
Listen in Context
The internet here is slow as molasses in January.
He is slow as molasses in January when he wakes up.
My computer is slow as molasses in January today.
The new cashier is slow as molasses in January—I was in line forever!