How to pronounce sweepback
Say it like SWEEP-bak. Sweepback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEEP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈswipbæk/SWEEP-bak
UK British/ˈswiːpbæk/SWEEP-bak
- SWEEP
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sweepback pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWEEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of sweepback
American and British speakers say sweepback in essentially the same way: /ˈswipbæk/ in the US and /ˈswiːpbæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWEEP-bak.
What does sweepback mean?
noun
- The rearward angle of the leading edge of a wing, or airfoil.
Where does sweepback come from?
From sweep + back.
Questions about saying sweepback
How do you pronounce sweepback?
Say SWEEP-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈswipbæk/. In British English it is /ˈswiːpbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sweepback?
Sweepback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEEP). Broken into parts: SWEEP · bak.
Do Americans and Brits say sweepback the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈswipbæk/ and the British form is /ˈswiːpbæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.