How to pronounce swiftie
Say it like SWIF-tee. Swiftie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIF).
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- SWIF
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swiftie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of swiftie
American and British speakers say swiftie in essentially the same way: /ˈswɪfti/ in the US and /ˈswɪfti/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWIF-tee.
What does swiftie mean?
- Someone or something that moves, acts or thinks fast.
- An alcoholic drink that is consumed quickly.
- A fraud or trick; an act of deception.
Where does swiftie come from?
From swift + -ie.
Words that rhyme with swiftie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of swiftie.
Questions about saying swiftie
How do you pronounce swiftie?
Say SWIF-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɪfti/. In British English it is /ˈswɪfti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swiftie?
Swiftie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIF). Broken into parts: SWIF · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say swiftie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈswɪfti/ and the British form is /ˈswɪfti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.