How to pronounce slurpy
Say it like SLUR-pee. Slurpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUR).
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- SLUR
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slurpy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of slurpy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SLUR-pee.
What does slurpy mean?
- Sloppy; sounding or feeling like the slurping of liquid.
- In the Raku programming language: being a form of variadic parameter list that can capture additional parameters.
Where does slurpy come from?
From slurp + -y.
Words that rhyme with slurpy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slurpy.
Questions about saying slurpy
How do you pronounce slurpy?
Say SLUR-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɝpi/. In British English it is /ˈslɜːpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slurpy?
Slurpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUR). Broken into parts: SLUR · pee.
Is slurpy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈslɜːpi/ (SLUR-pee).