How to pronounce swede
Say it like SWEED. Swede is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SWEED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swede pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of swede
American and British speakers say swede in essentially the same way: /swid/ in the US and /swiːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWEED.
What does swede mean?
- The fleshy yellow root of a variety of rapeseed, Brassica napus var. napobrassica, resembling a large turnip, grown as a vegetable.
- The plant from which this is obtained.
- The turnip.
- To produce a low-budget remake of a film without the use of professional actors or filming techniques.
Where does swede come from?
From the earlier term Swedish turnip, because the Swedes introduced the plant to the English in the 1700s.
Words that rhyme with swede
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of swede.
Questions about saying swede
How do you pronounce swede?
Say SWEED. The American pronunciation is /swid/. In British English it is /swiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swede?
Swede is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SWEED.
Do Americans and Brits say swede the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /swid/ and the British form is /swiːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.