How to pronounce sleazy
Say it like SLEE-zee. Sleazy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLEE).
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- SLEE
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sleazy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sleazy
American and British speakers say sleazy in essentially the same way: /ˈslizi/ in the US and /ˈsliːzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLEE-zee.
What does sleazy mean?
- Marked by low quality; inferior; inadequate.
- Raunchy or perverted in nature; tastelessly sexual.
- Untrustworthy, unethical.
Where does sleazy come from?
Origin obscure. Possibly a corruption of silesia.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with sleazy
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Questions about saying sleazy
How do you pronounce sleazy?
Say SLEE-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈslizi/. In British English it is /ˈsliːzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sleazy?
Sleazy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLEE). Broken into parts: SLEE · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say sleazy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslizi/ and the British form is /ˈsliːzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.