How to pronounce sloshing
Say it like SLOSH-ing. Sloshing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOSH).
- SLOSH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sloshing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLOSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sloshing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SLOSH-ing.
What does sloshing mean?
- present participle and gerund of slosh How to pronounce slosh
- A motion or action that sloshes.
Words that rhyme with sloshing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sloshing.
Questions about saying sloshing
How do you pronounce sloshing?
Say SLOSH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɑʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈslɒʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sloshing?
Sloshing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOSH). Broken into parts: SLOSH · ing.
Is sloshing 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 /ˈslɒʃɪŋ/ (SLOSH-ing).