How to pronounce Sweden
Say it like SWEE-dun. Sweden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Sweden. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SWEE
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sweden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Sweden
American and British speakers say Sweden in essentially the same way: /ˈswidən/ in the US and /ˈswiːdən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWEE-dun.
What does Sweden mean?
- A country in Scandinavia in Northern Europe. Official name: Kingdom of Sweden. Capital: Stockholm.“People often mix up Sweden and Switzerland.”
Where does Sweden come from?
Borrowed from Scots Swethin, Swadne (also Swaden), from Middle Dutch Sweden, dative of Swede.
Questions about saying Sweden
How do you pronounce Sweden?
Say SWEE-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈswidən/. In British English it is /ˈswiːdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sweden?
Sweden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEE). Broken into parts: SWEE · dun.
Do Americans and Brits say Sweden the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈswidən/ and the British form is /ˈswiːdən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.