How to Pronounce Slouch

To pronounce "slouch", say SLOUCH — one syllable, IPA /slaʊt͡ʃ/. 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

/slaʊt͡ʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “slouch”

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

What does slouch mean?

noun

  1. A hanging down of the head; a drooping posture; a limp appearance

    “He sat with an unenthusiastic slouch.”

  2. Any depression or hanging down, as of a hat brim.

    “The plant hung in a permanent slouch.”

verb

  1. To hang or droop; to adopt a limp posture

    “Do not slouch when playing a flute.”

  2. To walk in a clumsy, lazy manner.

    “I slouched to the fridge to see if there was anything to eat.”

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Words that rhyme with slouch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grouchvouchlouchecouchpouchscaramouchsmouchrouchezoutchbautch

Related words

slumpdroopdroopinglimpinglimplumberingloomgloom

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slouch"?▾

"Slouch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "slouch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "slouch" is /slaʊt͡ʃ/.

What does "slouch" mean?▾

Slouch: A hanging down of the head; a drooping posture; a limp appearance

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