How to pronounce sloppily
Say it like SLOP-ih-lee. Sloppily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOP).
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- SLOP
- ih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sloppily 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sloppily
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SLOP-ih-lee.
What does sloppily mean?
- In a sloppy manner, not neatly.
Where does sloppily come from?
From sloppy + -ly.
Questions about saying sloppily
How do you pronounce sloppily?
Say SLOP-ih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɑpɪli/. In British English it is /ˈslɒpɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sloppily?
Sloppily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOP). Broken into parts: SLOP · ih · lee.
Is sloppily 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 /ˈslɒpɪli/ (SLOP-ih-lee).