How to pronounce sloppiest
Say it like SLOP-ee-ust. Sloppiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce sloppiest. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SLOP
- ee
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sloppiest 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.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sloppiest
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SLOP-ee-ust.
What does sloppiest mean?
- superlative form of sloppy: most sloppy How to pronounce sloppy
Questions about saying sloppiest
How do you pronounce sloppiest?
Say SLOP-ee-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɑpiəst/. In British English it is /ˈslɒpiəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sloppiest?
Sloppiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOP). Broken into parts: SLOP · ee · ust.
Is sloppiest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈslɒpiəst/ (SLOP-ee-ust).