How to pronounce swagman
Say it like SWAG-man. Swagman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWAG).
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- SWAG
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swagman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of swagman
American and British speakers say swagman in essentially the same way: /ˈswæɡˌmæn/ in the US and /ˈswæɡmæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWAG-man.
What does swagman mean?
- A middleman who buys and sells stolen goods; a fence.
Where does swagman come from?
From swag (“items stolen by a thief; unlawfully obtained goods; (Australia, New Zealand) bundle of personal items carried by a tramp, traveler, etc.”) + man.
Questions about saying swagman
How do you pronounce swagman?
Say SWAG-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈswæɡˌmæn/. In British English it is /ˈswæɡmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swagman?
Swagman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWAG). Broken into parts: SWAG · man.
Do Americans and Brits say swagman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈswæɡˌmæn/ and the British form is /ˈswæɡmæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.