How to Pronounce Slack-jawed

To pronounce "slack-jawed", say SLACKJ-aw-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

SLACKJ-aw-ed

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"slack-jawed" has 3 syllables: slackj-aw-ed.

What does slack-jawed mean?

adjective

  1. With the mouth in an open position and the jaw hanging loosely, especially as indicating bewilderment or astonishment.
  2. (by extension) Unsophisticated or unthinking; dimwitted in appearance.

Synonyms

big-moutheddazzleddumbfoundedopen-mouthedstunneddopeystupefiedstupid

Related words

slackjawedoscitantjaw-juttingjawjuttingjawfallenopen-mouthedmouthedslap-happy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slack-jawed"?▾

"Slack-jawed" has 3 syllables: slackj · aw · ed.

What does "slack-jawed" mean?▾

Slack-jawed: With the mouth in an open position and the jaw hanging loosely, especially as indicating bewilderment or astonishment.

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