How to pronounce slowish
Say it like SLOH-ish. Slowish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOH).
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US American/ˈsloʊɪʃ/SLOH-ish
UK British/ˈsləʊɪʃ/SLOH-ish
- SLOH
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slowish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of slowish
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SLOH-ish.
What does slowish mean?
adjective
- Somewhat slow.
Where does slowish come from?
From slow + -ish.
Questions about saying slowish
How do you pronounce slowish?
Say SLOH-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈsloʊɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈsləʊɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slowish?
Slowish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOH). Broken into parts: SLOH · ish.
Is slowish pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsləʊɪʃ/ (SLOH-ish).