How to pronounce swedes
Say it like SWEEDZ. Swedes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SWEEDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swedes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWEEDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of swedes
American and British speakers say swedes in essentially the same way: /swidz/ in the US and /swiːdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWEEDZ.
What does swedes mean?
- plural of swede How to pronounce swede
Words that rhyme with swedes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of swedes.
Questions about saying swedes
How do you pronounce swedes?
Say SWEEDZ. The American pronunciation is /swidz/. In British English it is /swiːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swedes?
Swedes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SWEEDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say swedes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /swidz/ and the British form is /swiːdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.