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How to pronounce “slat”

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Pronunciation guide for slat

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of slat with real speech in context.
Available examples: 3 YouTube examples
Real speech example: The Second Digital TurnAnd then you have to nail this slat of timber
Definition summary: A thin, narrow strip or bar of wood (lath), metal, or plastic.

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The Second Digital Turn

And then you have to nail this slat of timber

[Noun]
A thin, narrow strip or bar of wood (lath), metal, or plastic.
(aviation) A control surface that extends forwards and downwards from the leading edge of a wing, leaving a gap between it and the leading edge, in order to modify the airflow around the wing so as to allow flight at a higher angle of attack without stalling, lowering the aircraft's stall speed.
(skiing, slang) A ski.
A thin piece of stone; a slate.
A drop (of rain or water), a splash.
[Verb]
To construct or provide with slats.
To slap or strike; to beat, pummel; to hurl or throw down violently.
To throw (something, especially water or liquid) down; to slam or splash (something) down.
(of rain or other water) To fall; to beat (against something).
(British, dialectal) To split; to crack.
To set on; to incite.