How to pronounce swamphen
Say it like SWAHMP-hen. Swamphen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWAHMP).
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US American/ˈswɑmphɛn/SWAHMP-hen
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- SWAHMP
- hen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swamphen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWAHMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- henKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
What does swamphen mean?
noun
- Any of several species of bird in the genus Porphyrio of the family Rallidae.
Where does swamphen come from?
From swamp + hen.
Questions about saying swamphen
How do you pronounce swamphen?
Say SWAHMP-hen. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɑmphɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swamphen?
Swamphen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWAHMP). Broken into parts: SWAHMP · hen.