How to Pronounce Slavedriver

To pronounce "slavedriver", say SLAV-edr-iv-er — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

SLAV-edr-iv-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “slavedriver”

"slavedriver" has 4 syllables: slav-edr-iv-er.

What does slavedriver mean?

noun

  1. An overseer of slaves at work; a person who puts slaves to work.
  2. An employer who demands excessive amounts of work from employees.

    “He's such a slave-driver! I can't believe he wants us to come in on Saturday.”

Related words

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How many syllables are in "slavedriver"?▾

"Slavedriver" has 4 syllables: slav · edr · iv · er.

What does "slavedriver" mean?▾

Slavedriver: An overseer of slaves at work; a person who puts slaves to work.

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