How to pronounce slugfest
Say it like SLUHG-fest. Slugfest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHG).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce slugfest. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SLUHG
- fest
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slugfest 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.
- festGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of slugfest
American and British speakers say slugfest in essentially the same way: /ˈslʌɡˌfɛst/ in the US and /ˈslʌɡˌfɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLUHG-fest.
What does slugfest mean?
- A baseball game in which many runs are scored, especially by home runs.“The game turned into a 15-9 slugfest.”
- A game or match in which heavy blows are exchanged.“The championship bout was a slugfest; both boxers were bloodied.”
- A tough, heated contest.“Lakers win slugfest over Clippers”
Where does slugfest come from?
Originally US, from slug (“to hit very hard”) + -fest.
Questions about saying slugfest
How do you pronounce slugfest?
Say SLUHG-fest. The American pronunciation is /ˈslʌɡˌfɛst/. In British English it is /ˈslʌɡˌfɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slugfest?
Slugfest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHG). Broken into parts: SLUHG · fest.
Do Americans and Brits say slugfest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslʌɡˌfɛst/ and the British form is /ˈslʌɡˌfɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.