To pronounce "sluggishness", say SLUGG-ishn-ess — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
sluggishness
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SLUGG-ishn-ess
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"sluggishness" has 3 syllables: slugg-ishn-ess. It rhymes with piggishness, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Sluggishness" has 3 syllables: slugg · ishn · ess.
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