How to pronounce slopier
Say it like SLOH-pee-er. Slopier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOH).
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- SLOH
- pee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slopier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of slopier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SLOH-pee-uh.
What does slopier mean?
- comparative form of slopy: more slopy How to pronounce slopy
- comparative form of slopey: more slopey
Questions about saying slopier
How do you pronounce slopier?
Say SLOH-pee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsloʊpiər/. In British English it is /ˈsləʊpiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slopier?
Slopier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOH). Broken into parts: SLOH · pee · er.
Is slopier 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 /ˈsləʊpiə/ (SLOH-pee-uh).