How to pronounce swad
Say it like SWAHD. Swad is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SWAHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWAHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of swad
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SWOD.
What does swad mean?
- A bunch, clump, mass
- A thin layer of refuse at the bottom of a seam.
Where does swad come from?
Related to swaddle?
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Words that rhyme with swad
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Questions about saying swad
How do you pronounce swad?
Say SWAHD. The American pronunciation is /swɑd/. In British English it is /swɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swad?
Swad is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SWAHD.
Is swad 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 /swɒd/ (SWOD).