How to Pronounce "slaughtering"
word
ˈsɫɔtɝɪŋ
SLAW-ter-ing
slˈɔːtəɹɪŋ
SLAW-tuh-ring
Definition
The act of killing animals for food or, in a broader sense, killing many people or animals in a violent way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫɔtɝɪŋ
British English
slˈɔːtəɹɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLAW-ter-ing
UK
SLAW-tuh-ring
Listen in Context
The slaughtering of cows is done at the factory.
He works in slaughtering at a meat plant.
Slaughtering animals requires special training.
After hours of slaughtering, the workers took a break.