How to pronounce aswim
Say it like uh-SWIM. Aswim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWIM).
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- uh
- SWIM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aswim pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SWIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aswim
American and British speakers say aswim in essentially the same way: /əˈswɪm/ in the US and /əˈswɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SWIM.
What does aswim mean?
- Swimming or immersed (in or with something).
- Brimming with liquid.“eyes aswim with tears”
Where does aswim come from?
From a- + swim.
Words that rhyme with aswim
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aswim.
Questions about saying aswim
How do you pronounce aswim?
Say uh-SWIM. The American pronunciation is /əˈswɪm/. In British English it is /əˈswɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aswim?
Aswim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWIM). Broken into parts: uh · SWIM.
Do Americans and Brits say aswim the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈswɪm/ and the British form is /əˈswɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.