How to Pronounce "slippage"
word
ˈsɫɪpɪdʒ
SLIH-pij
slˈɪpɪdʒ
sLIH-pij
Definition
Slippage is a small, often unintended movement away from an expected position or value. Commonly, it can describe physical sliding or, in finance, the difference between the expected and actual price of a trade.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫɪpɪdʒ
British English
slˈɪpɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLIH-pij
UK
sLIH-pij
Listen in Context
There was some slippage when they moved the box on the floor.
Traders worry about slippage during high market volatility.
Watch out for slippage when walking on wet surfaces.
The company blamed the project delay on schedule slippage.