How to pronounce sleazebag
Say it like SLEEZ-bag. Sleazebag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLEEZ).
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- SLEEZ
- bag
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sleazebag pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bagGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of sleazebag
American and British speakers say sleazebag in essentially the same way: /ˈslizˌbæɡ/ in the US and /ˈsliːzˌbæɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLEEZ-bag.
What does sleazebag mean?
- A morally reprehensible, disreputable, or sleazy person.
Where does sleazebag come from?
From sleaze + bag.
Questions about saying sleazebag
How do you pronounce sleazebag?
Say SLEEZ-bag. The American pronunciation is /ˈslizˌbæɡ/. In British English it is /ˈsliːzˌbæɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sleazebag?
Sleazebag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLEEZ). Broken into parts: SLEEZ · bag.
Do Americans and Brits say sleazebag the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslizˌbæɡ/ and the British form is /ˈsliːzˌbæɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.