How do you pronounce "slovenly"?

In American English: /ˈslʌvənli/ (SLUHV-uhnl-ee). In British English: /slˈʌvənli/ (SL-uhv-uhnl). In Canadian English: /ˈslʌvənli/ (SLUHV-uhnl-ee). In Australian English: /slˈʌvənli/ (SL-uhv-uhnl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈslʌvənli/ (SLUHV-uhnl-ee), while in British English it's /slˈʌvənli/ (SL-uhv-uhnl).

How to Pronounce "slovenly"

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slovenly

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/ˈslʌvənli/

SLUHV-uhnl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

slʌvslo·ənlven·ily

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