How to pronounce swarth
Say it like SWORTH. Swarth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/swɔrð/SWORTH
UK British/swɔːð/SWAWTH
- SWORTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swarth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWORTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of swarth
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SWAWTH.
What does swarth mean?
noun
- Alternative form of sward.
- An apparition of a person about to die; a wraith.
Questions about saying swarth
How do you pronounce swarth?
Say SWORTH. The American pronunciation is /swɔrð/. In British English it is /swɔːð/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swarth?
Swarth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SWORTH.
Is swarth 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 /swɔːð/ (SWAWTH).