How to Pronounce Sloths

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

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Letters

/slɑθs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sloths”

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

What does sloths 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.

Words that rhyme with sloths

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

loathesoathsgrowthsgoths

Related words

lazinessslothfulnessacediatoedanteaterspeccarycoatimongooses

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sloths"?▾

"Sloths" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sloths"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sloths" is /slɑθs/.

What does "sloths" mean?▾

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

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