How to Pronounce "sluggish"
word
ˈsɫəɡɪʃ
SLUHG-ish
slˈʌɡɪʃ
SLUG-ish
Definition
Moving, acting, or working slowly; lacking energy or speed. It can describe people, animals, processes, or things that are not very active.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫəɡɪʃ
British English
slˈʌɡɪʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLUHG-ish
UK
SLUG-ish
Listen in Context
After lunch, I always feel sluggish.
The computer became sluggish when too many programs were open.
The economy has been sluggish this year.
I'm a bit sluggish today—maybe I didn't sleep enough.