How to Pronounce Slugabed

To pronounce "slugabed", say SLUG-ab-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈslʌɡəbɛd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈslʌɡəbɛd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “slugabed”

"slugabed" has 3 syllables: slug-ab-ed.

What does slugabed mean?

noun

  1. A lazy person who lies in bed after the usual time for getting up; a sluggard.

Synonyms

late riser

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slugabed"?▾

"Slugabed" has 3 syllables: slug · ab · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "slugabed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "slugabed" is /ˈslʌɡəbɛd/.

What does "slugabed" mean?▾

Slugabed: A lazy person who lies in bed after the usual time for getting up; a sluggard.

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