How to pronounce slue
Say it like SLOO. Slue is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SLOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of slue
American and British speakers say slue in essentially the same way: /slu/ in the US and /sluː/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLOO.
What does slue mean?
- To rotate something on an axis.
- To turn something sharply.
- To rotate on an axis; to pivot.
- The act of sluing or the place to which something has slued.
- Alternative spelling of slough (“a marshy or swampy place”) (reflecting the alternative pronunciation).
Where does slue come from?
Unknown. Attested from the late 18th century.
Words that rhyme with slue
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slue.
Words that sound like slue
Questions about saying slue
How do you pronounce slue?
Say SLOO. The American pronunciation is /slu/. In British English it is /sluː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slue?
Slue is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SLOO.
Do Americans and Brits say slue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /slu/ and the British form is /sluː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as slue?
Slue sounds the same as slew in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.