How to pronounce sweltry
Say it like SWEL-tree. Sweltry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEL).
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- SWEL
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sweltry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sweltry
American and British speakers say sweltry in essentially the same way: /ˈswɛltri/ in the US and /ˈswɛltri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWEL-tree.
What does sweltry mean?
- Alternative form of sweltery.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying sweltry
How do you pronounce sweltry?
Say SWEL-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɛltri/. In British English it is /ˈswɛltri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sweltry?
Sweltry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEL). Broken into parts: SWEL · tree.
Do Americans and Brits say sweltry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈswɛltri/ and the British form is /ˈswɛltri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.