How to Pronounce Slantwise

To pronounce "slantwise", say SLANTW-is-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

SLANTW-is-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “slantwise”

"slantwise" has 3 syllables: slantw-is-e.

What does slantwise mean?

adjective

  1. Diagonal, in a direction or orientation between cardinal axes

adverb

  1. Diagonally, in a direction or orientation between cardinal axes

Related words

diagonalslantindicularslantingdicularslantendicularcanticaxiolateralaxisedcross-handed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slantwise"?▾

"Slantwise" has 3 syllables: slantw · is · e.

What does "slantwise" mean?▾

Slantwise: Diagonal, in a direction or orientation between cardinal axes

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