How to pronounce sleigh
Say it like SLAY. Sleigh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SLAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sleigh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sleigh
American and British speakers say sleigh in essentially the same way: /sleɪ/ in the US and /sleɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLAY.
What does sleigh mean?
- A vehicle, generally pulled by an animal, which moves over snow or ice on runners, used for transporting persons or goods. (contrast "sled", which is smaller)“Santa travels in a sleigh.”
- To ride or drive a sleigh.
- To transport (cargo, freight) via sleigh.
Where does sleigh come from?
From Modern Dutch slee, from Middle Dutch slede, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *slidô.
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Words that rhyme with sleigh
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Words that sound like sleigh
Questions about saying sleigh
How do you pronounce sleigh?
Say SLAY. The American pronunciation is /sleɪ/. In British English it is /sleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sleigh?
Sleigh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SLAY.
Do Americans and Brits say sleigh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sleɪ/ and the British form is /sleɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as sleigh?
Sleigh sounds the same as slay in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.