How to pronounce slipshod
Say it like SLIP-shod. Slipshod has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIP).
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- SLIP
- shod
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slipshod 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.
- shodKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of slipshod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SLIP-shod.
What does slipshod mean?
- Done poorly or too quickly; slapdash.
Where does slipshod come from?
From slip + shod (“wearing shoes”), originally wearing slippers.
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Questions about saying slipshod
How do you pronounce slipshod?
Say SLIP-shod. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɪpʃɑd/. In British English it is /ˈslɪpʃɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slipshod?
Slipshod has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIP). Broken into parts: SLIP · shod.
Is slipshod pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈslɪpʃɒd/ (SLIP-shod).