How to pronounce slathered
Say it like SLATH-erd. Slathered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLATH).
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- SLATH
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slathered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of slathered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SLATH-ud.
What does slathered mean?
- simple past and past participle of slather How to pronounce slather
Words that rhyme with slathered
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slathered.
Questions about saying slathered
How do you pronounce slathered?
Say SLATH-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈslæðɚd/. In British English it is /ˈslæðəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slathered?
Slathered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLATH). Broken into parts: SLATH · erd.
Is slathered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈslæðəd/ (SLATH-ud).