How to pronounce sloughy
Say it like SLOW-ee. Sloughy 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 sloughy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SLOW
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sloughy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sloughy
American and British speakers say sloughy in essentially the same way: /ˈslaʊi/ in the US and /ˈslaʊi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLOW-ee.
What does sloughy mean?
- Having the characteristics of a wetland; marshy.
- Resembling dead skin.
Where does sloughy come from?
From slough (“marshy area”) + -y.
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Questions about saying sloughy
How do you pronounce sloughy?
Say SLOW-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈslaʊi/. In British English it is /ˈslaʊi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sloughy?
Sloughy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOW). Broken into parts: SLOW · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say sloughy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslaʊi/ and the British form is /ˈslaʊi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.