How to pronounce slothen
Say it like SLAW-thun. Slothen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAW).
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- SLAW
- thun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slothen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- thunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of slothen
American and British speakers say slothen in essentially the same way: /ˈslɔθən/ in the US and /ˈsləʊθən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLOH-thun.
What does slothen mean?
- To make or be slothful.
- Characterised by sloth; lazy.
Where does slothen come from?
From sloth + -en.
Questions about saying slothen
How do you pronounce slothen?
Say SLAW-thun. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɔθən/. In British English it is /ˈsləʊθən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slothen?
Slothen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAW). Broken into parts: SLAW · thun.
Do Americans and Brits say slothen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslɔθən/ and the British form is /ˈsləʊθən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.