How to Pronounce "slower and slower"
expression
ˈsɫoʊɝ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈsɫoʊɝ
SLOH-er and SLOH-er
slˈəʊɐ/ /ˈænd/ /slˈəʊɐ
sLOH-uh and sLOH-uh
Definition
Used to show that something is decreasing in speed gradually over time. It means getting slower little by little.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫoʊɝ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈsɫoʊɝ
British English
slˈəʊɐ/ /ˈænd/ /slˈəʊɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLOH-er and SLOH-er
UK
sLOH-uh and sLOH-uh
Listen in Context
The car moved slower and slower until it stopped.
The music got slower and slower as the dance ended.
He spoke slower and slower, so everyone could understand.
My computer's been getting slower and slower these days — maybe it needs a cleanup.