How to pronounce sloppier
Say it like SLOP-ee-er. Sloppier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOP).
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- SLOP
- ee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sloppier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sloppier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SLOP-ee-uh.
What does sloppier mean?
- comparative form of sloppy: more sloppy How to pronounce sloppy
Words that rhyme with sloppier
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sloppier.
Questions about saying sloppier
How do you pronounce sloppier?
Say SLOP-ee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɑpiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈslɒpiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sloppier?
Sloppier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOP). Broken into parts: SLOP · ee · er.
Is sloppier 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 /ˈslɒpiə/ (SLOP-ee-uh).