How to pronounce swarming
Say it like SWOR-ming. Swarming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWOR).
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- SWOR
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swarming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of swarming
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SWAW-ming.
What does swarming mean?
- The motion of a swarm.
- A crime where an unsuspecting innocent bystander is attacked by several culprits at once, with no known motive.
- present participle and gerund of swarm How to pronounce swarm
Words that rhyme with swarming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of swarming.
Questions about saying swarming
How do you pronounce swarming?
Say SWOR-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɔrmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈswɔːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swarming?
Swarming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWOR). Broken into parts: SWOR · ming.
Is swarming 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 /ˈswɔːmɪŋ/ (SWAW-ming).