How to pronounce slithy
Say it like SLY-thee. Slithy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLY).
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- SLY
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slithy 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.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of slithy
American and British speakers say slithy in essentially the same way: /ˈslaɪði/ in the US and /ˈslaɪði/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLY-thee.
What does slithy mean?
- lithe and slimy or slithery.“The squid wrapped its slithy tentacles around its prey.”
Where does slithy come from?
Blend of lithe + slimy, coined by Lewis Carroll in 1871.
Questions about saying slithy
How do you pronounce slithy?
Say SLY-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˈslaɪði/. In British English it is /ˈslaɪði/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slithy?
Slithy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLY). Broken into parts: SLY · thee.
Do Americans and Brits say slithy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslaɪði/ and the British form is /ˈslaɪði/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.