how to pronounce slip

/slɪp/

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slip is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of slip in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… mit einem slip usk wurde in vancouver …”

meanings of slip

noun:

A piece of underwear covering just the genitalia and buttocks: panties, knickers (for women); briefs (for men).

slip frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR

the word slip occurs in german on average 1.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.