How to pronounce sleiveen
Say it like SLEE-veen. Sleiveen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce sleiveen. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SLEE
- veen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sleiveen 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.
- veenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sleiveen
American and British speakers say sleiveen in essentially the same way: /ˈslivin/ in the US and /ˈsliːvin/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLEE-veen.
What does sleiveen mean?
- A dishonest person; a trickster, usually from a rural area.
Where does sleiveen come from?
From Irish slíghbhín, slíbhín, with the same meaning; from sliabh (“mountain”) (hence the implication that the person is rural).
Questions about saying sleiveen
How do you pronounce sleiveen?
Say SLEE-veen. The American pronunciation is /ˈslivin/. In British English it is /ˈsliːvin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sleiveen?
Sleiveen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLEE). Broken into parts: SLEE · veen.
Do Americans and Brits say sleiveen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslivin/ and the British form is /ˈsliːvin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.