How to Pronounce “slavery

word

/ˈsɫeɪvɝi/
SLAY-vuh-ree
/slˈeɪvəɹi/
SLAY-vuh-ree

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈsɫeɪvɝi/

British English

/slˈeɪvəɹi/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

SLAY-vuh-ree

UK

SLAY-vuh-ree

Listen in Context

Slavery was practiced in many parts of the world for centuries.

Many countries ended slavery in the 19th century.

Slavery denies people their basic human rights.

Modern slavery still exists in some places, even though it is illegal.