How to pronounce slimy
Say it like SLY-mee. Slimy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLY).
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- SLY
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slimy 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of slimy
American and British speakers say slimy in essentially the same way: /ˈslaɪmi/ in the US and /ˈslaɪmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLY-mee.
What does slimy mean?
- Of or pertaining to slime.
- Resembling, of the nature of, covered or daubed with, or abounding in slime.“The frog's body was all slimy.”
- Friendly in a false, calculating way; underhanded; two-faced; sneaky; slick; smarmy.
- A ponyfish.
Where does slimy come from?
From Middle English slymy, slimi, either derived from the Old English noun slīm or an unattested *slīmiġ, replacing Old English slipiġ (“slippy, slimy”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with slimy
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Questions about saying slimy
How do you pronounce slimy?
Say SLY-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈslaɪmi/. In British English it is /ˈslaɪmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slimy?
Slimy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLY). Broken into parts: SLY · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say slimy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslaɪmi/ and the British form is /ˈslaɪmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.