To pronounce "slavishly", say SLAV-ishly — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"slavishly" has 2 syllables: slav-ishly. It rhymes with lavishly, if that helps it stick.
adverb
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"Slavishly" has 2 syllables: slav · ishly.
Slavishly: In a slavish manner.
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