SLATE - Meaning and Pronunciation

How to pronounce slate?

This video provides examples of American English pronunciations of slate by male and female speakers.
In addition, it explains the meaning of slate through a dictionary definition and several visual examples.

IPA Transcription of slate is /slˈeɪt/.

Definition of slate according to Wiktionary:
slate can be a noun, an adjective, a verb or a name

As a noun slate can mean:
1. A fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers.
2. The bluish-grey colour of most slate.
3. A chalkboard, sheet of slate for writing on with chalk or with a thin rod of slate (a slate pencil) formerly commonly used by both students and teachers in schools.
4. A roofing-tile made of slate.
5. A record of money owed.
6. A list of affiliated candidates for an election.
7. An artificial material resembling slate and used for the same purposes.
8. A thin plate of any material; a flake.

As an adjective slate can mean:
Having the bluish-grey/gray colour of slate.
As a verb slate can mean:
1. To cover with slate.
2. To criticise harshly.
3. To schedule.
4. To anticipate or strongly expect.
5. To set a dog upon (a person).

As a name slate can mean:
Surname.

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