To pronounce "sluggish", say SLUGG-ish — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SLUGG-ish
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"sluggish" has 2 syllables: slugg-ish. It rhymes with priggish and jiggish, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Sluggish" has 2 syllables: slugg · ish.
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