How to pronounce slouching
Say it like SLOW-ching. Slouching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOW).
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- SLOW
- ching
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slouching pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- chingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of slouching
American and British speakers say slouching in essentially the same way: /ˈslaʊtʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈslaʊtʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLOW-ching.
What does slouching mean?
- present participle and gerund of slouch How to pronounce slouch
- The posture of someone who slouches.
Questions about saying slouching
How do you pronounce slouching?
Say SLOW-ching. The American pronunciation is /ˈslaʊtʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈslaʊtʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slouching?
Slouching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOW). Broken into parts: SLOW · ching.
Do Americans and Brits say slouching the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslaʊtʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈslaʊtʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.