How to pronounce onsweep
Say it like ON-sweep. Onsweep has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ON).
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US American/ˈɑnswip/ON-sweep
UK British/ˈɒnswiːp/ON-sweep
- ON
- sweep
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Onsweep pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sweepKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of onsweep
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ON-sweep.
What does onsweep mean?
noun
- A rapid arrival, especially one that is forceful.
Questions about saying onsweep
How do you pronounce onsweep?
Say ON-sweep. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑnswip/. In British English it is /ˈɒnswiːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in onsweep?
Onsweep has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ON). Broken into parts: ON · sweep.
Is onsweep pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒnswiːp/ (ON-sweep).