How to pronounce sluggers
Say it like SLUHG-erz. Sluggers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHG).
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US American/ˈslʌɡɚz/SLUHG-erz
UK British/ˈslʌɡəz/SLUHG-uz
- SLUHG
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sluggers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sluggers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SLUHG-uz.
What does sluggers mean?
noun
- plural of slugger How to pronounce slugger
Questions about saying sluggers
How do you pronounce sluggers?
Say SLUHG-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈslʌɡɚz/. In British English it is /ˈslʌɡəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sluggers?
Sluggers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHG). Broken into parts: SLUHG · erz.
Is sluggers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈslʌɡəz/ (SLUHG-uz).