How to Pronounce "slippery"
word
/ˈsɫɪpɝi/
SLI-pur-ee
/slˈɪpəɹi/
SLI-puh-ree
Definition
Something that is slippery is smooth, wet, or covered in a substance so it is easy to slide on and hard to hold or walk on. It also can describe a person or situation that is difficult to catch, hold, or trust.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɫɪpɝi/
British English
/slˈɪpəɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLI-pur-ee
UK
SLI-puh-ree
Listen in Context
Be careful, the floor is slippery.
The fish felt slippery in my hands.
Ice makes the road slippery.
He's a slippery guy—you can't trust what he says.