How to pronounce swabby
Say it like SWAH-bee. Swabby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWAH).
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US American/ˈswɑbi/SWAH-bee
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- SWAH
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swabby pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does swabby mean?
noun
- A sailor.
Where does swabby come from?
From swab + -y.
Words that rhyme with swabby
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Questions about saying swabby
How do you pronounce swabby?
Say SWAH-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɑbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swabby?
Swabby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWAH). Broken into parts: SWAH · bee.