How to Pronounce Sloven

To pronounce "sloven", say SLOV-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈslʌvən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈslʌvən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sloven”

"sloven" has 2 syllables: slov-en. It rhymes with love-in and oven, if that helps it stick.

What does sloven mean?

noun

  1. A habitually dirty or untidy man or boy; the male equivalent of slattern, or slut.
  2. A low, base, lewd person.

Synonyms

cuttermanscruffslob

Words that rhyme with sloven

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

love-inovendovenshovenbovencoven

Related words

slobpigslummockslubberdegullionslatternslobberersleazoslotch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sloven"?▾

"Sloven" has 2 syllables: slov · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "sloven"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sloven" is /ˈslʌvən/.

What does "sloven" mean?▾

Sloven: A habitually dirty or untidy man or boy; the male equivalent of slattern, or slut.

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