How to Pronounce "slater"
word
/ˈsɫeɪtɝ/
SLAY-dur
/slˈeɪtɐ/
SLAY-tuh
Definition
A 'slater' is a small, grayish-brown land-dwelling crustacean, also known as a woodlouse or pill bug. It is often found under rocks or logs in damp places.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɫeɪtɝ/
British English
/slˈeɪtɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLAY-dur
UK
SLAY-tuh
Listen in Context
A slater crawled under the rock.
We found many slaters in the garden after the rain.
The children picked up a slater to look at it.
Watch out—there are slaters hiding under that log.