How to pronounce slushpile
Say it like SLUHSH-py-ul. Slushpile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHSH).
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- SLUHSH
- py
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slushpile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLUHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- pyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of slushpile
American and British speakers say slushpile in essentially the same way: /ˈslʌʃpaɪəl/ in the US and /ˈslʌʃpaɪəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLUHSH-py-ul.
What does slushpile mean?
- A collection of rejected or unsolicited manuscripts.
Where does slushpile come from?
From slush + pile.
Questions about saying slushpile
How do you pronounce slushpile?
Say SLUHSH-py-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈslʌʃpaɪəl/. In British English it is /ˈslʌʃpaɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slushpile?
Slushpile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHSH). Broken into parts: SLUHSH · py · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say slushpile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslʌʃpaɪəl/ and the British form is /ˈslʌʃpaɪəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.