How to pronounce slathering
Say it like SLATH-uh-ring. Slathering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLATH).
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- SLATH
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slathering 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of slathering
American and British speakers say slathering in essentially the same way: /ˈslæðərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈslæðərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLATH-uh-ring.
What does slathering mean?
- present participle and gerund of slather How to pronounce slather
- The act of spreading thickly.
- A portion of thickly spread material.
Words that rhyme with slathering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slathering.
Questions about saying slathering
How do you pronounce slathering?
Say SLATH-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈslæðərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈslæðərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slathering?
Slathering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLATH). Broken into parts: SLATH · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say slathering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslæðərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈslæðərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.