How to pronounce swager
Say it like SWAY-gher. Swager has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWAY).
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- SWAY
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swager pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of swager
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SWAY-guh.
What does swager mean?
- A tool that performs swaging.
Where does swager come from?
From swage + -er.
Words that rhyme with swager
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of swager.
Questions about saying swager
How do you pronounce swager?
Say SWAY-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈsweɪɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsweɪɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swager?
Swager has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWAY). Broken into parts: SWAY · gher.
Is swager pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsweɪɡə/ (SWAY-guh).