To pronounce "slayer", say SLAY-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsleɪə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsleɪə/
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"slayer" has 2 syllables: slay-er. It rhymes with soothsayer and purveyor, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Slayer" has 2 syllables: slay · er.
The IPA transcription of "slayer" is /ˈsleɪə/.
Slayer: A killer; a murderer; someone who slays
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