How to pronounce slidey
Say it like SLY-dee. Slidey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLY).
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- SLY
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slidey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of slidey
American and British speakers say slidey in essentially the same way: /ˈslaɪdi/ in the US and /ˈslaɪdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLY-dee.
What does slidey mean?
- Tending to slide or cause sliding; slippery.
Where does slidey come from?
From slide + -y.
Words that rhyme with slidey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slidey.
Questions about saying slidey
How do you pronounce slidey?
Say SLY-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈslaɪdi/. In British English it is /ˈslaɪdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slidey?
Slidey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLY). Broken into parts: SLY · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say slidey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslaɪdi/ and the British form is /ˈslaɪdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.