How to Pronounce “manslaughter

word

/ˈmænˌsɫɔtɝ/
MAN-slaw-dur
/mˈænslɔːtɐ/
MAN-slaw-tuh

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈmænˌsɫɔtɝ/

British English

/mˈænslɔːtɐ/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

MAN-slaw-dur

UK

MAN-slaw-tuh

Listen in Context

He was charged with manslaughter after the accident.

Manslaughter is a serious crime.

She pleaded guilty to manslaughter and received a lighter sentence.

The difference between manslaughter and murder can be complicated.