How to pronounce sleuthhound
Say it like SLOOTH-hownd. Sleuthhound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOOTH).
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- SLOOTH
- hownd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sleuthhound pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLOOTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- howndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of sleuthhound
American and British speakers say sleuthhound in essentially the same way: /ˈsluθˌhaʊnd/ in the US and /ˈsluːθˌhaʊnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLOOTH-hownd.
What does sleuthhound mean?
- A working dog who tracks or pursues e.g. a wanted criminal; a bloodhound formerly used in Scotland.
- A detective; a sleuth.
Where does sleuthhound come from?
From Middle English sluth hunde (and earlier as slodogge), from Old Norse slóð (“track”) + hound.
Questions about saying sleuthhound
How do you pronounce sleuthhound?
Say SLOOTH-hownd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsluθˌhaʊnd/. In British English it is /ˈsluːθˌhaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sleuthhound?
Sleuthhound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOOTH). Broken into parts: SLOOTH · hownd.
Do Americans and Brits say sleuthhound the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsluθˌhaʊnd/ and the British form is /ˈsluːθˌhaʊnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.