How to Pronounce "sly"
word
/ˈsɫaɪ/
sly
/slˈaɪ/
sly
Definition
Someone who is sly is clever at hiding their true intentions or getting what they want in a secret or tricky way. It often means behaving in a way that is slightly dishonest or mischievous.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɫaɪ/
British English
/slˈaɪ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
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UK
sly
Listen in Context
He gave me a sly smile.
The sly fox found a way into the chicken coop.
Some children can be sly when they want to get extra dessert.
Don’t trust his sly promises; he always finds a loophole.