How to pronounce swilling
Say it like SWIL-ing. Swilling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIL).
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- SWIL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swilling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of swilling
American and British speakers say swilling in essentially the same way: /ˈswɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈswɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWIL-ing.
What does swilling mean?
Words that rhyme with swilling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of swilling.
Questions about saying swilling
How do you pronounce swilling?
Say SWIL-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈswɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swilling?
Swilling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIL). Broken into parts: SWIL · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say swilling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈswɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈswɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.