How do you pronounce "slippery"?

In American English: /ˈslɪpɝi/ (SLIP-ur-ee). In British English: /slˈɪpəɹi/ (SL-ip-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈslɪpɝi/ (SLIP-ur-ee). In Australian English: /slˈɪpəɹi/ (SL-ip-uhr).

Is "slippery" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈslɪpɝi/ (SLIP-ur-ee), while in British English it's /slˈɪpəɹi/ (SL-ip-uhr).

How to Pronounce "slippery"

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slippery

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/ˈslɪpɝi/

SLIP-ur-ee

Syllable Breakdown

slɪpsl·ɝip·ipery

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