How to pronounce slouchy
Say it like SLOW-chee. Slouchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOW).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce slouchy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SLOW
- chee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slouchy 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.
- cheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of slouchy
American and British speakers say slouchy in essentially the same way: /ˈslaʊtʃi/ in the US and /ˈslaʊtʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLOW-chee.
What does slouchy mean?
- Given to slouching.“His slouchy posture led to back problems.”
- floppy; baggy
Where does slouchy come from?
From slouch + -y.
Words that rhyme with slouchy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slouchy.
Questions about saying slouchy
How do you pronounce slouchy?
Say SLOW-chee. The American pronunciation is /ˈslaʊtʃi/. In British English it is /ˈslaʊtʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slouchy?
Slouchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOW). Broken into parts: SLOW · chee.
Do Americans and Brits say slouchy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslaʊtʃi/ and the British form is /ˈslaʊtʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.