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slimy

How many syllables in slimy?

  2 syllables

Divide slimy into syllables:   slim-y
Stressed syllable in slimy:   slim-y
How to pronounce slimy:   slahy-mee
How to say slimy:

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Synonyms for slimy


1 syllable
  • slick
    2 syllables
    • clammy
    • oily
    • greasy
    • sleazy
    3 syllables
      5 syllables
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        What rhymes with slimy

        2 syllables
        • grimy
        • jaime
        • limy
        • stymie
        • Hymie
        • limey
        • rimy
        • thymy
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