How to Pronounce Slacken

To pronounce "slacken", say SLACK-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈslæ.kən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈslæ.kən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “slacken”

"slacken" has 2 syllables: slack-en. It rhymes with chaconne and blacken, if that helps it stick.

What does slacken mean?

verb

  1. To gradually decrease in intensity or tautness; to become slack.

    “The pace slackened.”

  2. To make slack, less taut, or less intense.

Words that rhyme with slacken

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chaconneblackenflaconlakinmakinraconyakinslakinhakon

Related words

slackslowremitletuplessenabatedecrease

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slacken"?▾

"Slacken" has 2 syllables: slack · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "slacken"?▾

The IPA transcription of "slacken" is /ˈslæ.kən/.

What does "slacken" mean?▾

Slacken: To gradually decrease in intensity or tautness; to become slack.

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