How to pronounce swarthy
Say it like SWOR-thee. Swarthy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWOR).
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- SWOR
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swarthy 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.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of swarthy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SWAW-thee.
What does swarthy mean?
- Tawny, dusky, dark.
- Darker-skinned than white, but lighter-skinned than tawny; tan.
- A dark gray color.
- A swarthy person.
Where does swarthy come from?
Alteration of obsolete swarty, from swart + -y, from Old English sweart (“black”).
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Questions about saying swarthy
How do you pronounce swarthy?
Say SWOR-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɔrði/. In British English it is /ˈswɔːði/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swarthy?
Swarthy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWOR). Broken into parts: SWOR · thee.
Is swarthy 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 /ˈswɔːði/ (SWAW-thee).