How to pronounce swales
Say it like SWAYLZ. Swales is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SWAYLZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swales pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWAYLZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of swales
American and British speakers say swales in essentially the same way: /sweɪlz/ in the US and /sweɪlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWAYLZ.
What does swales mean?
- plural of swale How to pronounce swale
Words that rhyme with swales
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of swales.
Questions about saying swales
How do you pronounce swales?
Say SWAYLZ. The American pronunciation is /sweɪlz/. In British English it is /sweɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swales?
Swales is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SWAYLZ.
Do Americans and Brits say swales the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sweɪlz/ and the British form is /sweɪlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.