How to pronounce swath
Say it like SWAHTH. Swath is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/swɑθ/SWAHTH
UK British/swɒθ/SWOTH
- SWAHTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swath pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWAHTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of swath
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SWOTH.
What does swath mean?
noun
- The track cut out by a scythe in mowing.
- A broad sweep or expanse, such as of land or of people.“A large swath of the population is opposed to this government policy.”
Words that rhyme with swath
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of swath.
Questions about saying swath
How do you pronounce swath?
Say SWAHTH. The American pronunciation is /swɑθ/. In British English it is /swɒθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swath?
Swath is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SWAHTH.
Is swath pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /swɒθ/ (SWOTH).