How to pronounce sloven
Say it like SLUHV-un. Sloven has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHV).
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- SLUHV
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sloven pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sloven
American and British speakers say sloven in essentially the same way: /ˈslʌvən/ in the US and /ˈslʌvən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLUHV-un.
What does sloven mean?
- A habitually dirty or untidy man or boy; the male equivalent of slattern, or slut.
- A low, base, lewd person.
Where does sloven come from?
From Middle English sloveyn, from Middle Flemish sloovin (“a scold”).
Words that rhyme with sloven
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sloven.
Questions about saying sloven
How do you pronounce sloven?
Say SLUHV-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈslʌvən/. In British English it is /ˈslʌvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sloven?
Sloven has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHV). Broken into parts: SLUHV · un.
Do Americans and Brits say sloven the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslʌvən/ and the British form is /ˈslʌvən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.