How to pronounce sluggishly
Say it like SLUHG-ish-lee. Sluggishly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHG).
- SLUHG
- ish
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sluggishly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sluggishly
American and British speakers say sluggishly in essentially the same way: /ˈslʌɡɪʃli/ in the US and /ˈslʌɡɪʃli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLUHG-ish-lee.
What does sluggishly mean?
- In a sluggish manner; responding or moving slowly.
Where does sluggishly come from?
From sluggish + -ly.
Questions about saying sluggishly
How do you pronounce sluggishly?
Say SLUHG-ish-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈslʌɡɪʃli/. In British English it is /ˈslʌɡɪʃli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sluggishly?
Sluggishly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHG). Broken into parts: SLUHG · ish · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say sluggishly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslʌɡɪʃli/ and the British form is /ˈslʌɡɪʃli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.