How to Pronounce "slain"
word
/ˈsɫeɪn/
SLAYN
/slˈeɪn/
SLAYN
Definition
'Slain' is the past participle of 'slay', meaning to kill someone, usually in a violent way or in battle. It is a formal or literary word often used in news or fiction.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɫeɪn/
British English
/slˈeɪn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLAYN
UK
SLAYN
Listen in Context
The hero was slain in battle.
Three soldiers were slain during the attack.
A dragon was slain by the knight.
Many songs tell stories of heroes who were slain long ago.