How to pronounce sweeny
Say it like SWEE-nee. Sweeny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEE).
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- SWEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sweeny 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sweeny
American and British speakers say sweeny in essentially the same way: /ˈswini/ in the US and /ˈswiːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWEE-nee.
What does sweeny mean?
- An atrophy of the muscles, especially of the shoulder, in horses.
Words that rhyme with sweeny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sweeny.
Questions about saying sweeny
How do you pronounce sweeny?
Say SWEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈswini/. In British English it is /ˈswiːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sweeny?
Sweeny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEE). Broken into parts: SWEE · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say sweeny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈswini/ and the British form is /ˈswiːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.