How do you pronounce "slavish"?

In American English: /ˈsleɪvɪʃ/ (SLAYV-ish). In British English: /slˈeɪvɪʃ/ (SL-ayv). In Canadian English: /ˈsleɪvɪʃ/ (SLAYV-ish). In Australian English: /slˈeɪvɪʃ/ (SL-ayv).

Is "slavish" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsleɪvɪʃ/ (SLAYV-ish), while in British English it's /slˈeɪvɪʃ/ (SL-ayv).

How to Pronounce "slavish"

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slavish

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/ˈsleɪvɪʃ/

SLAYV-ish

Syllable Breakdown

sleɪvslav·ɪʃish

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