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How to pronounce slacken

“slacken” pronunciation in British English

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“slacken” in real sentences

13 clips in the index · 3 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. I slacken in an armchair.

    British Library

  2. Senator Kim, Senator Gallego, Sinner Slacken.

    PBS NewsHour

  3. And I'm sitting next to Alyssa Slacken.

    Jimmy Kimmel Live

  4. I Ms slotkin no Miss slacken votes no Mr Waltz

    U.S. House Armed Services Committee

Words that sound like “slacken”

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