How to Pronounce Sleazy

To pronounce "sleazy", say SLEAZY — one syllable, IPA /sliː.zi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/sliː.zi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sleazy”

"sleazy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with uneasy and easy, if that helps it stick.

What does sleazy mean?

adjective

  1. Marked by low quality; inferior; inadequate.
  2. Raunchy or perverted in nature; tastelessly sexual

Synonyms

skeezyquestionableshadysketchyslimyunreliable

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Words that rhyme with sleazy

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uneasyeasyqueasycheesybreezywheezysneezyweasyveazieadelizzi

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sleazy"?▾

"Sleazy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sleazy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sleazy" is /sliː.zi/.

What does "sleazy" mean?▾

Sleazy: Marked by low quality; inferior; inadequate.

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