How to Pronounce "slaves"
word
/ˈsɫeɪvz/
slayvz
/slˈeɪvz/
slayvz
Definition
People who are owned by other people and forced to work without freedom or pay. The word can also be used figuratively for someone completely controlled by a habit, system, or desire, but that use can sound strong or insensitive in some contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɫeɪvz/
British English
/slˈeɪvz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
slayvz
UK
slayvz
Listen in Context
Many slaves were forced to work on farms.
The museum tells the story of African slaves in the Americas.
Some slaves tried to escape at night.
The documentary doesn't just list dates—it shows how slaves lived day to day.