How to pronounce suint
Say it like SWINT. Suint is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SWINT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suint pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWINTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of suint
American and British speakers say suint in essentially the same way: /swɪnt/ in the US and /swɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWINT.
What does suint mean?
- A substance obtained from the dried perspiration of sheep wool, it is of a fatty and earthy consistency and contains potassium salts.
Where does suint come from?
Borrowed from French suint.
Words that rhyme with suint
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suint.
Questions about saying suint
How do you pronounce suint?
Say SWINT. The American pronunciation is /swɪnt/. In British English it is /swɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suint?
Suint is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SWINT.
Do Americans and Brits say suint the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /swɪnt/ and the British form is /swɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.