How to Pronounce "slave away"
expression
ˈsɫeɪv/ /əˈweɪ
SLAYV-uh-WAY
slˈeɪv/ /ɐwˈeɪ
sl-AYV-uh-WAY
Definition
To work very hard for a long time, usually on something difficult or unpleasant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫeɪv/ /əˈweɪ
British English
slˈeɪv/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLAYV-uh-WAY
UK
sl-AYV-uh-WAY
Listen in Context
I had to slave away in the kitchen all day.
She slaves away at her job but never gets a thank you.
Many students slave away at their homework every night.
I’ve been slaving away on this project for weeks, but it’s finally done.