How to Pronounce "sleuthing"
word
ˈsɫuθɪŋ
SLOOTH-ing
slˈuːθɪŋ
sLOOTH-ing
Definition
The act of investigating or searching for information, often in a secretive or detective-like way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫuθɪŋ
British English
slˈuːθɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLOOTH-ing
UK
sLOOTH-ing
Listen in Context
She spent the weekend sleuthing for clues about her family history.
Online sleuthing helped him find his lost dog.
Detective stories often contain a lot of sleuthing.
A little social media sleuthing can reveal surprising details about people.