slave river

Questions

What does slave river mean?

A river flowing north between Alberta and the Northwest Territories, Canada, emptying into Great Slave Lake.

Where does slave river come from?

A reference to the Slavey group of Dene First Nations.

How to pronounce slave river

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “slave river”.
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 “slave river”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “slave river” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.