How to pronounce sluggish
Say it like SLUHG-ish. Sluggish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHG).
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- SLUHG
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sluggish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sluggish
American and British speakers say sluggish in essentially the same way: /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLUHG-ish.
What does sluggish mean?
- Habitually idle and lazy; slothful; dull; inactive“a sluggish man”
- Slow; having little motion.
- Having no power to move oneself or itself; inert.
Where does sluggish come from?
From slug + -ish.
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Questions about saying sluggish
How do you pronounce sluggish?
Say SLUHG-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sluggish?
Sluggish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHG). Broken into parts: SLUHG · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say sluggish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.