slacken

How many syllables in slacken?

There are 2 syllables in the word slacken.

How to pronounce slacken:

Definition of slacken:

slacken:: The past tense of Slacken is slackened.

Synonyms for slacken:

slack weaken

Antonyms for slacken:

straighten brace flex strain tension stiffen knot tense stretch screw up

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