How to Pronounce Slavery

To pronounce "slavery", say SLAV-ery — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsleɪvəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsleɪvəɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “slavery”

"slavery" has 2 syllables: slav-ery. It rhymes with unsavory and bravery, if that helps it stick.

What does slavery mean?

noun

  1. An institution or social practice of owning human beings as property, especially for use as forced laborers.
  2. A condition of servitude endured by a slave.

Words that rhyme with slavery

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unsavorybraveryquaveryflavoryaverylaverysaverysavoryzavery

Related words

bondagethralldomthraldomthrallslaveenslavementservitudeserfdom

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slavery"?▾

"Slavery" has 2 syllables: slav · ery.

What is the IPA transcription of "slavery"?▾

The IPA transcription of "slavery" is /ˈsleɪvəɹi/.

What does "slavery" mean?▾

Slavery: An institution or social practice of owning human beings as property, especially for use as forced laborers.

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