How to Pronounce "sloughing"
word
ˈsɫəf
SLUHFF-ing
slˈʌfɪŋ
SLUFF-ing
Definition
Sloughing means shedding or peeling off a layer, usually of skin, a membrane, or tissue. It is often used in medical contexts to describe the natural or abnormal process of dead tissue coming away from the body.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫəf
British English
slˈʌfɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLUHFF-ing
UK
SLUFF-ing
Listen in Context
The snake's sloughing helps it grow a new skin.
Wound sloughing occurs when dead tissue separates from healthy skin.
Proper cleaning can prevent sloughing in burn injuries.
After the sunburn, my skin started sloughing off in patches.