How to Pronounce "slavery"
word
/ˈsɫeɪvɝi/
SLAY-vuh-ree
/slˈeɪvəɹi/
SLAY-vuh-ree
Definition
Slavery is the system in which people are treated as property, forced to work without pay, and have no freedom. It can also refer more generally to a condition of being completely controlled by something or someone.
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.