How to pronounce sluttish
Say it like SLUHT-ish. Sluttish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHT).
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- SLUHT
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sluttish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sluttish
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SLUHT-ish.
What does sluttish mean?
- Dirty or untidy; disorderly.
Where does sluttish come from?
From Middle English scluttish, slottesche, slottysch, sluttissche, sluttissh; equivalent to slut + -ish.
Questions about saying sluttish
How do you pronounce sluttish?
Say SLUHT-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈslʌtɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈslʌtɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sluttish?
Sluttish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHT). Broken into parts: SLUHT · ish.
Is sluttish pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈslʌtɪʃ/ (SLUHT-ish).