How to pronounce slushy
Say it like SLUHSH-ee. Slushy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHSH).
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- SLUHSH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slushy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of slushy
American and British speakers say slushy in essentially the same way: /ˈslʌʃi/ in the US and /ˈslʌʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLUHSH-ee.
What does slushy mean?
- Covered in slush.
- Having the consistency of slush.
- Of a person, soupy; sentimental.
- Alternative form of slushie (“flavoured frozen drink made with ice crystals”).
- A kitchen helper.
Where does slushy come from?
From slush + -y. In the sense of a cook, from the sense of slush meaning to refuse grease and fat collected in cooking.
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Words that rhyme with slushy
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Questions about saying slushy
How do you pronounce slushy?
Say SLUHSH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈslʌʃi/. In British English it is /ˈslʌʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slushy?
Slushy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHSH). Broken into parts: SLUHSH · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say slushy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslʌʃi/ and the British form is /ˈslʌʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.