How to Pronounce "slower than molasses"
expression
ˈsɫoʊɝ/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən/ /məˈɫæsəz
SLOH-er than muh-LASS-iz
slˈəʊɐ/ /ðˈɐn/ /məlˈæsɪz
SLOW-uh than muh-LASS-iz
Definition
This humorous expression describes something or someone as extremely slow, comparing it to the thick, slow flow of molasses (a sweet syrup).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫoʊɝ/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən/ /məˈɫæsəz
British English
slˈəʊɐ/ /ðˈɐn/ /məlˈæsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLOH-er than muh-LASS-iz
UK
SLOW-uh than muh-LASS-iz
Listen in Context
This computer is slower than molasses.
The line at the bank was slower than molasses.
He walks slower than molasses.
My old phone is slower than molasses on a cold day.