How to pronounce sluggy
Say it like SLUHG-ee. Sluggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHG).
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- SLUHG
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sluggy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sluggy
American and British speakers say sluggy in essentially the same way: /ˈslʌɡi/ in the US and /ˈslʌɡi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLUHG-ee.
What does sluggy mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of a slug (gastropod mollusk).
Where does sluggy come from?
From slug + -y.
Words that rhyme with sluggy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sluggy.
Questions about saying sluggy
How do you pronounce sluggy?
Say SLUHG-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈslʌɡi/. In British English it is /ˈslʌɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sluggy?
Sluggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHG). Broken into parts: SLUHG · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say sluggy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslʌɡi/ and the British form is /ˈslʌɡi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.