How to pronounce schwing
Say it like SHWING. Schwing is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHWING
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schwing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHWINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of schwing
American and British speakers say schwing in essentially the same way: /ʃwɪŋ/ in the US and /ʃwɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHWING.
What does schwing mean?
- An exclamation of excitement or physical attraction.“What a babe! Schwing!”
Where does schwing come from?
The term is an onomatopoeia of the sound a sword makes when drawn from a metal scabbard.
Words that rhyme with schwing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of schwing.
Questions about saying schwing
How do you pronounce schwing?
Say SHWING. The American pronunciation is /ʃwɪŋ/. In British English it is /ʃwɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schwing?
Schwing is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHWING.
Do Americans and Brits say schwing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃwɪŋ/ and the British form is /ʃwɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.