How to Pronounce "a slave to"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɫeɪv/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
uh SLAYV to, tuh, ti
æɪ/ /slˈeɪv/ /tˈuː
uh SLAYV too
Definition
If you are 'a slave to' something, it means you are strongly controlled or influenced by it, often in a negative way, such as a habit, feeling, or desire.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɫeɪv/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
æɪ/ /slˈeɪv/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh SLAYV to, tuh, ti
UK
uh SLAYV too
Listen in Context
He is a slave to his phone and checks it every minute.
Some people are a slave to fashion.
Don't be a slave to your fears.
I'm such a slave to coffee—I can't start my day without it.