How to pronounce swape
Say it like SWAYP. Swape is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SWAYP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swape pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWAYPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of swape
American and British speakers say swape in essentially the same way: /sweɪp/ in the US and /sweɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWAYP.
What does swape mean?
- A bar or pole used as a lever, swivel handle e.g. on the end of a shaft.
- A steering oar used by Tyne keelmen.
- A kind of mechanical scoop for water.
- To sweep.
- To place aslant.
Words that rhyme with swape
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of swape.
Questions about saying swape
How do you pronounce swape?
Say SWAYP. The American pronunciation is /sweɪp/. In British English it is /sweɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swape?
Swape is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SWAYP.
Do Americans and Brits say swape the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sweɪp/ and the British form is /sweɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.