How to pronounce sludgy
Say it like SLUHJ-ee. Sludgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHJ).
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- SLUHJ
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sludgy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLUHJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sludgy
American and British speakers say sludgy in essentially the same way: /ˈslʌdʒi/ in the US and /ˈslʌdʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLUHJ-ee.
What does sludgy mean?
- Characteristic of sludge; slimy or mucky
Where does sludgy come from?
From sludge + -y.
Words that rhyme with sludgy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sludgy.
Questions about saying sludgy
How do you pronounce sludgy?
Say SLUHJ-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈslʌdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈslʌdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sludgy?
Sludgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHJ). Broken into parts: SLUHJ · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say sludgy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslʌdʒi/ and the British form is /ˈslʌdʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.