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slovenly

How many syllables in slovenly?

  3 syllables

Divide slovenly into syllables:   slov-en-ly
Stressed syllable in slovenly:   slov-en-ly
How to pronounce slovenly:   sluhv-un-lee
How to say slovenly:

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Synonyms for slovenly


1 syllable
  • slack
    2 syllables
    • careless
    • messy
    • frowzy
    • sloppy
    3 syllables
    • untidy
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