How to pronounce sluggishness
Say it like SLUHG-ish-nus. Sluggishness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHG).
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- SLUHG
- ish
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sluggishness 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sluggishness
American and British speakers say sluggishness in essentially the same way: /ˈslʌɡɪʃnəs/ in the US and /ˈslʌɡɪʃnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLUHG-ish-nus.
What does sluggishness mean?
- The property of being sluggish, unable or unwilling to act quickly.
- The state of economic decline, inactivity, slow or subnormal growth.
Where does sluggishness come from?
From sluggish + -ness.
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Questions about saying sluggishness
How do you pronounce sluggishness?
Say SLUHG-ish-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈslʌɡɪʃnəs/. In British English it is /ˈslʌɡɪʃnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sluggishness?
Sluggishness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHG). Broken into parts: SLUHG · ish · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say sluggishness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslʌɡɪʃnəs/ and the British form is /ˈslʌɡɪʃnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.