How to Pronounce Sloth

To pronounce "sloth", say SLOTH — one syllable, IPA /slɑθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/slɑθ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sloth”

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

What does sloth mean?

noun

  1. Laziness; slowness in the mindset; disinclination to action or labour.
  2. A herbivorous, arboreal South American mammal of the families Megalonychidae and Bradypodidae, noted for its slowness and inactivity.

verb

  1. To be idle; to idle (away time).

Words that rhyme with sloth

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

loathgrowthoathoutgrowthundergrowthblowthdrowthcrowth

Related words

lazinessslothfulnessacediaidlenessrestychunktoedcat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sloth"?▾

"Sloth" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sloth"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sloth" is /slɑθ/.

What does "sloth" mean?▾

Sloth: Laziness; slowness in the mindset; disinclination to action or labour.

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