How to Pronounce Slimes

To pronounce "slimes", say SLIM-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

SLIM-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “slimes”

"slimes" has 2 syllables: slim-es. It rhymes with oftentimes and sometimes, if that helps it stick.

What does slimes mean?

noun

  1. Soft, moist earth or clay, having an adhesive quality; viscous mud; any substance of a dirty nature, that is moist, soft, and adhesive; bitumen; mud containing metallic ore, obtained in the preparatory dressing.
  2. Any mucilaginous substance; or a mucus-like substance which exudes from the bodies of certain animals, such as snails or slugs.

verb

  1. To coat with slime.
  2. To besmirch or disparage.

Synonyms

sludge

Words that rhyme with slimes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

sludgeoozemuckgoogunkguckmudssludges

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slimes"?▾

"Slimes" has 2 syllables: slim · es.

What does "slimes" mean?▾

Slimes: Soft, moist earth or clay, having an adhesive quality; viscous mud; any substance of a dirty nature, that is moist, soft, and adhesive; bitumen; mud containing metallic ore, obtained in the preparatory dressing.

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