How to pronounce swathe
Say it like SWAHTH. Swathe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SWAHTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swathe 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 swathe
American and British speakers say swathe in essentially the same way: /swɑð/ in the US and /sweɪð/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWAYTH.
What does swathe mean?
- To bind with a swathe, band, bandage, or rollers
- A bandage; a band.
- Alternative form of swath.
Where does swathe come from?
From Middle English swathe, swath, from Old English swaþu, swæþ (“bandage”), probably akin to Old English swaþul, sweþel (“a swathe, wrap, band, bandage”).
Questions about saying swathe
How do you pronounce swathe?
Say SWAHTH. The American pronunciation is /swɑð/. In British English it is /sweɪð/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swathe?
Swathe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SWAHTH.
Do Americans and Brits say swathe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /swɑð/ and the British form is /sweɪð/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.