How to pronounce sleety
Say it like SLEE-tee. Sleety has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLEE).
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- SLEE
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sleety 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sleety
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SLEE-tee.
What does sleety mean?
- Covered in sleet; full of sleet.“sleety weather”
Where does sleety come from?
From sleet + -y.
Words that rhyme with sleety
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sleety.
Questions about saying sleety
How do you pronounce sleety?
Say SLEE-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsliti/. In British English it is /ˈsliːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sleety?
Sleety has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLEE). Broken into parts: SLEE · tee.
Is sleety pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsliːti/ (SLEE-tee).