How to pronounce slangy
Say it like SLANG-ee. Slangy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLANG).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce slangy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SLANG
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slangy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of slangy
American and British speakers say slangy in essentially the same way: /ˈslæŋi/ in the US and /ˈslæŋi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLANG-ee.
What does slangy mean?
- Including or given to slang.“His slangy speech was almost uncomprehensible to anyone over the age of 18.”
- Loud in dress, manner, and conversation; flashy, vulgar.
Where does slangy come from?
From slang + -y.
Words that rhyme with slangy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slangy.
Questions about saying slangy
How do you pronounce slangy?
Say SLANG-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈslæŋi/. In British English it is /ˈslæŋi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slangy?
Slangy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLANG). Broken into parts: SLANG · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say slangy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslæŋi/ and the British form is /ˈslæŋi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.