How to pronounce sloppy
Say it like SLOP-ee. Sloppy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOP).
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- SLOP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sloppy 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.
American vs British pronunciation of sloppy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SLOP-ee.
What does sloppy mean?
- lacking neatness or order“a sloppy room”“sloppy habits”
- wet or smeared with a spilled liquid or moist material“a sloppy floor”“a sloppy saucer”
- (of soil) soft and watery“the ground was boggy under foot”“a marshy coastline”
Where does sloppy come from?
From slop + -y.
Words that rhyme with sloppy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sloppy.
Questions about saying sloppy
How do you pronounce sloppy?
Say SLOP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɑpi/. In British English it is /ˈslɒpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sloppy?
Sloppy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOP). Broken into parts: SLOP · ee.
Is sloppy 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 /ˈslɒpi/ (SLOP-ee).