How to Pronounce Sleaze

To pronounce "sleaze", say SLEAZ-e — 2 syllables, IPA /sliːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/sliːz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sleaze”

"sleaze" has 2 syllables: sleaz-e. It rhymes with seize and appease, if that helps it stick.

What does sleaze mean?

noun

  1. Low moral standards.
  2. A person of low moral standards.

verb

  1. To act or progress in a sleazy manner.

    “He sleazed his way over to the women at the bar.”

  2. To slander.

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Words that rhyme with sleaze

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seizeappeaseexpertiseuneaserepriseeasewheezesqueezeteasechemisecheesebreeze

Related words

tattackinesscheapnesscorruptionbriberyfilthprofligacypollution

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sleaze"?▾

"Sleaze" has 2 syllables: sleaz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "sleaze"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sleaze" is /sliːz/.

What does "sleaze" mean?▾

Sleaze: Low moral standards.

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