How to pronounce slithering
Say it like SLITH-uh-ring. Slithering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLITH).
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- SLITH
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slithering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of slithering
American and British speakers say slithering in essentially the same way: /ˈslɪðərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈslɪðərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLITH-uh-ring.
What does slithering mean?
- present participle and gerund of slither How to pronounce slither
- The act or action of one who slithers.
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Questions about saying slithering
How do you pronounce slithering?
Say SLITH-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɪðərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈslɪðərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slithering?
Slithering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLITH). Broken into parts: SLITH · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say slithering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslɪðərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈslɪðərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.