How to pronounce slizzard
Say it like SLIZ-erd. Slizzard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIZ).
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- SLIZ
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slizzard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of slizzard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SLIZ-ud.
What does slizzard mean?
- Intoxicated on alcohol or drugs; stoned.“We're getting slizzard tonight!”
Where does slizzard come from?
From slither + -iz-, an intensifying infix, apparently + -ard, perhaps from drunkard.
Words that rhyme with slizzard
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slizzard.
Questions about saying slizzard
How do you pronounce slizzard?
Say SLIZ-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɪzɚd/. In British English it is /ˈslɪzəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slizzard?
Slizzard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIZ). Broken into parts: SLIZ · erd.
Is slizzard pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈslɪzəd/ (SLIZ-ud).