How to Pronounce "slow going"
expression
ˈsɫoʊ/ /ˈɡoʊɪn/, /ˈɡoʊɪŋ
SLOH GOH-in, SLOH GOH-ing
slˈəʊ/ /ɡˈəʊɪŋ
sloh-GOH-ing
Definition
Used to describe something that is progressing more slowly than expected or taking a long time to complete.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫoʊ/ /ˈɡoʊɪn/, /ˈɡoʊɪŋ
British English
slˈəʊ/ /ɡˈəʊɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLOH GOH-in, SLOH GOH-ing
UK
sloh-GOH-ing
Listen in Context
The homework was slow going, but I finished it.
It was slow going through all the traffic this morning.
Learning a new language can be slow going at first.
Pulling those weeds was slow going, but my garden looks great now.