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slave
Definition:
(nou) a person who is owned by someone (nou) someone who works as hard as a slave (nou) someone entirely dominated by some influence or person
Phonetic Transcription:
sleɪv
Examples:
Manumission is the act of a slave owner freeing his or her slaves.
Under free trade, the trader is the master and the producer the slave.
At that time, manumitting a slave was uncommon.
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Common mistakes of slave pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "slave" with a long "a" sound, like "sleeve" /sliːv/. This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound /slæv/ in both US and UK pronunciations.
- Misplaced stress: A common mistake is placing stress on the second syllable, saying "sla-VE". The correct stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Remember that "slave" is a single-syllable word, so stress naturally falls on the "s".
- Overemphasis on the "s": Some speakers may overemphasize the "s" sound, making it sound like "ssslave". This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "s" sound crisp and clear, without exaggeration.
- Adding an extra vowel: Some might pronounce "slave" as "slay-ev", inserting an unnecessary vowel sound. This is incorrect. Tip: Stick to the single syllable /slæv/ without adding extra sounds.
- Confusing with similar words: It's easy to confuse "slave" with words like "slay" or "sleigh". This can lead to mispronunciation. Tip: Practice saying "slave" clearly and distinctly to avoid mixing it up with these similar-sounding words.