How to Pronounce Sleuth

To pronounce "sleuth", say SLEUTH — one syllable, IPA /sljuːθ/. 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

/sljuːθ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sleuth”

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

What does sleuth mean?

noun

  1. A detective.
  2. A sleuth-hound; a bloodhound.

verb

  1. To act as a detective; to try to discover who committed a crime, or, more generally, to solve a mystery.

Synonyms

detectivedickgumshoeprivate eyeshadow

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Words that rhyme with sleuth

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

uncouthtruthyouthsoothtoothboothuntruthvermouthtollbooth

Related words

sleuthhoundhoundhoundsoperativedetectivesuspectorsuperdetectiveschemist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sleuth"?▾

"Sleuth" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sleuth"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sleuth" is /sljuːθ/.

What does "sleuth" mean?▾

Sleuth: A detective.

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