How to Pronounce "a slippery slope"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɫɪpɝi/, /ˈsɫɪpɹi/ /ˈsɫoʊp
uh SLIP-uh-ree SLOHP
æɪ/ /slˈɪpəɹi/ /slˈəʊp
uh SLIP-uh-ree SLOHP
Definition
A situation or action that is likely to lead to more serious or negative consequences, often in a way that is hard to stop once it begins.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɫɪpɝi/, /ˈsɫɪpɹi/ /ˈsɫoʊp
British English
æɪ/ /slˈɪpəɹi/ /slˈəʊp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh SLIP-uh-ree SLOHP
UK
uh SLIP-uh-ree SLOHP
Listen in Context
Allowing one exception can be a slippery slope to more rule-breaking.
Some people think that skipping school is a slippery slope to dropping out.
Introducing small fees can quickly become a slippery slope to higher costs.
Be careful—making exceptions is a slippery slope you might regret later.