How to pronounce slugabed
Say it like SLUHG-uh-bed. Slugabed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHG).
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- SLUHG
- uh
- bed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slugabed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of slugabed
American and British speakers say slugabed in essentially the same way: /ˈslʌɡəˌbɛd/ in the US and /ˈslʌɡəbɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLUHG-uh-bed.
What does slugabed mean?
- A lazy person who lies in bed after the usual time for getting up; a sluggard.
Where does slugabed come from?
From slug (“(obsolete) to move slowly or sluggishly; to lie idle”) + abed (“in bed”).
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Questions about saying slugabed
How do you pronounce slugabed?
Say SLUHG-uh-bed. The American pronunciation is /ˈslʌɡəˌbɛd/. In British English it is /ˈslʌɡəbɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slugabed?
Slugabed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHG). Broken into parts: SLUHG · uh · bed.
Do Americans and Brits say slugabed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslʌɡəˌbɛd/ and the British form is /ˈslʌɡəbɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.