How to pronounce sluicy
Say it like SLOO-see. Sluicy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOO).
- SLOO
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sluicy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sluicy
American and British speakers say sluicy in essentially the same way: /ˈslusi/ in the US and /ˈsluːsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLOO-see.
What does sluicy mean?
- Falling copiously or in streams, as if from a sluice.
Where does sluicy come from?
From sluice + -y.
Words that rhyme with sluicy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sluicy.
Questions about saying sluicy
How do you pronounce sluicy?
Say SLOO-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈslusi/. In British English it is /ˈsluːsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sluicy?
Sluicy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOO). Broken into parts: SLOO · see.
Do Americans and Brits say sluicy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslusi/ and the British form is /ˈsluːsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.