How to pronounce swears
Say it like SWAIRZ. Swears is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SWAIRZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swears pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWAIRZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of swears
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SWAIRZ.
What does swears mean?
- plural of swear How to pronounce swear
- third-person singular simple present indicative of swear How to pronounce swear
Words that rhyme with swears
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of swears.
Questions about saying swears
How do you pronounce swears?
Say SWAIRZ. The American pronunciation is /swɛrz/. In British English it is /swɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swears?
Swears is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SWAIRZ.
Is swears 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 /swɛəz/ (SWAIRZ).