magic slate

Questions

What does magic slate mean?

A children's drawing toy with a sheet of plastic film laid over waxed paper, allowing pictures to be "drawn" by the pressure of a stylus and then wiped clean by lifting and replacing the sheet.

Where does magic slate come from?

Originally a brand name; see Wikipedia article.

How to pronounce magic slate

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “magic slate”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “magic slate”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “magic slate” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.