How to pronounce schwag
Say it like SHWAG. Schwag is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHWAG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schwag pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHWAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of schwag
American and British speakers say schwag in essentially the same way: /ʃwæɡ/ in the US and /ʃwæɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHWAG.
What does schwag mean?
- Low-grade or commercial-grade marijuana.
- Alternative form of swag (“trinkets or promotional items given away at an event”).
- inferior; low-grade
Where does schwag come from?
Unknown. Possibly related to shag (“shredded tobacco”).
Words that rhyme with schwag
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of schwag.
Questions about saying schwag
How do you pronounce schwag?
Say SHWAG. The American pronunciation is /ʃwæɡ/. In British English it is /ʃwæɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schwag?
Schwag is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHWAG.
Do Americans and Brits say schwag the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃwæɡ/ and the British form is /ʃwæɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.