How to Pronounce Slipshod

To pronounce "slipshod", say SLIPSH-od — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈslɪp.ʃɒd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈslɪp.ʃɒd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “slipshod”

"slipshod" has 2 syllables: slipsh-od. It rhymes with broad and plod, if that helps it stick.

What does slipshod mean?

adjective

  1. Done poorly or too quickly; slapdash.
  2. Wearing slippers or similarly open shoes.

Words that rhyme with slipshod

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

broadplodfacadecodbawdfraudsquadprodroughshodesplanadenododd

Related words

slapdashhaphazardcarelesssloppycrudenegligencenegligentslipshoddy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slipshod"?▾

"Slipshod" has 2 syllables: slipsh · od.

What is the IPA transcription of "slipshod"?▾

The IPA transcription of "slipshod" is /ˈslɪp.ʃɒd/.

What does "slipshod" mean?▾

Slipshod: Done poorly or too quickly; slapdash.

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