How to pronounce slummy
Say it like SLUHM-ee. Slummy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHM).
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- SLUHM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slummy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLUHMSay 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 slummy
American and British speakers say slummy in essentially the same way: /ˈslʌmi/ in the US and /ˈslʌmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLUHM-ee.
What does slummy mean?
- Like a slum; run-down, dirty, decrepit.
Where does slummy come from?
From slum + -y.
Words that rhyme with slummy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slummy.
Questions about saying slummy
How do you pronounce slummy?
Say SLUHM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈslʌmi/. In British English it is /ˈslʌmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slummy?
Slummy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHM). Broken into parts: SLUHM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say slummy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslʌmi/ and the British form is /ˈslʌmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.