How to pronounce swanky
Say it like SWAHNG-kee. Swanky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWAHNG).
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US American/ˈswɑŋki/SWAHNG-kee
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- SWAHNG
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swanky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWAHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does swanky mean?
adjective
- Rather posh, elegant, ritzy.
- Alternative form of swankie.
Where does swanky come from?
From swank + -y.
Words that rhyme with swanky
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Questions about saying swanky
How do you pronounce swanky?
Say SWAHNG-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɑŋki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swanky?
Swanky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWAHNG). Broken into parts: SWAHNG · kee.