How to Pronounce "slacken"
word
ˈsɫækən
SLAK-uhn
slˈækən
SLAK-uhn
Definition
To make something less tight, firm, or intense; to reduce speed or effort.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫækən
British English
slˈækən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLAK-uhn
UK
SLAK-uhn
Listen in Context
Please slacken the rope a little.
Her pace began to slacken after two hours of walking.
The wind began to slacken in the evening.
You can slacken off a bit now that we’ve finished the hard part.