How to pronounce swaying
Say it like SWAY-ing. Swaying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWAY).
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- SWAY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swaying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of swaying
American and British speakers say swaying in essentially the same way: /ˈsweɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsweɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWAY-ing.
What does swaying mean?
- present participle and gerund of sway How to pronounce sway
- The motion of something that sways.
- An injury caused to a horse's back by violent strains or overloading.
Words that rhyme with swaying
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of swaying.
Questions about saying swaying
How do you pronounce swaying?
Say SWAY-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsweɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsweɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swaying?
Swaying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWAY). Broken into parts: SWAY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say swaying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsweɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsweɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.