How to Pronounce Slack

To pronounce "slack", say SLACK — one syllable, IPA /slæk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/slæk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “slack”

"slack" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with crack and black, if that helps it stick.

What does slack mean?

noun

  1. The part of anything that hangs loose, having no strain upon it.

    “take in the slack”

  2. A tidal marsh or shallow that periodically fills and drains.

adjective

  1. (normally said of a rope) Lax; not tense; not firmly extended.

    “a slack rope”

  2. Weak; not holding fast.

    “a slack hand”

adverb

  1. Slackly.

    “slack dried hops”

Synonyms

culmslougheasymoderateslow

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Words that rhyme with slack

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crackblacktrackhackrackbacksetbackclackattackflakfeedbacktack

Related words

slowslackenabateweakfalloff

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slack"?▾

"Slack" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "slack"?▾

The IPA transcription of "slack" is /slæk/.

What does "slack" mean?▾

Slack: The part of anything that hangs loose, having no strain upon it.

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