How to pronounce slovenliness
Say it like SLUHV-un-lee-nus. Slovenliness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHV).
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- SLUHV
- un
- lee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slovenliness 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of slovenliness
American and British speakers say slovenliness in essentially the same way: /ˈslʌvənlinəs/ in the US and /ˈslʌvənlinəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLUHV-un-lee-nus.
What does slovenliness mean?
- The state or quality of being slovenly.
- The result or product of being slovenly.
Where does slovenliness come from?
From slovenly + -ness.
Questions about saying slovenliness
How do you pronounce slovenliness?
Say SLUHV-un-lee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈslʌvənlinəs/. In British English it is /ˈslʌvənlinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slovenliness?
Slovenliness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHV). Broken into parts: SLUHV · un · lee · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say slovenliness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslʌvənlinəs/ and the British form is /ˈslʌvənlinəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.