How to pronounce swanger
Say it like SWAWNG-er. Swanger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWAWNG).
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US American/ˈswɔŋɚ/SWAWNG-er
UK British/ˈswɒŋə/SWONG-uh
- SWAWNG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swanger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of swanger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SWONG-uh.
What does swanger mean?
noun
- A decorative protruding construction on an automobile's rim, especially on a Houston, Texas, slab car.
Questions about saying swanger
How do you pronounce swanger?
Say SWAWNG-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɔŋɚ/. In British English it is /ˈswɒŋə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swanger?
Swanger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWAWNG). Broken into parts: SWAWNG · er.
Is swanger 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 /ˈswɒŋə/ (SWONG-uh).