How to pronounce slowth
Say it like SLAWTH. Slowth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SLAWTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slowth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLAWTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of slowth
American and British speakers say slowth in essentially the same way: /slɔθ/ in the US and /sləʊθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLOHTH.
What does slowth mean?
- Slow economic growth.
- The state or condition of being slow; slowness.
Where does slowth come from?
Blend of slow + growth.
Words that rhyme with slowth
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slowth.
Questions about saying slowth
How do you pronounce slowth?
Say SLAWTH. The American pronunciation is /slɔθ/. In British English it is /sləʊθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slowth?
Slowth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SLAWTH.
Do Americans and Brits say slowth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /slɔθ/ and the British form is /sləʊθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.