How to pronounce slippy
Say it like SLIP-ee. Slippy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIP).
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- SLIP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slippy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of slippy
American and British speakers say slippy in essentially the same way: /ˈslɪpi/ in the US and /ˈslɪpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLIP-ee.
What does slippy mean?
- Slippery.
- Spry, nimble.
Where does slippy come from?
From slip + -y. Compare Old English slipiġ (“slippy, slimy, viscid”).
Words that rhyme with slippy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slippy.
Questions about saying slippy
How do you pronounce slippy?
Say SLIP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɪpi/. In British English it is /ˈslɪpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slippy?
Slippy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIP). Broken into parts: SLIP · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say slippy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslɪpi/ and the British form is /ˈslɪpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.