How to pronounce sloppiness
Say it like SLOP-ee-nus. Sloppiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOP).
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- SLOP
- ee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sloppiness 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sloppiness
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SLOP-ee-nus.
What does sloppiness mean?
- The property of being sloppy.
- The result or product of being sloppy.
Where does sloppiness come from?
From sloppy + -ness.
Questions about saying sloppiness
How do you pronounce sloppiness?
Say SLOP-ee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɑpinəs/. In British English it is /ˈslɒpinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sloppiness?
Sloppiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOP). Broken into parts: SLOP · ee · nus.
Is sloppiness 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 /ˈslɒpinəs/ (SLOP-ee-nus).