How to pronounce swimmy
Say it like SWIM-ee. Swimmy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIM).
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- SWIM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swimmy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of swimmy
American and British speakers say swimmy in essentially the same way: /ˈswɪmi/ in the US and /ˈswɪmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWIM-ee.
What does swimmy mean?
- Dizzy; swirling or moving as if seen in a daze.
- An inflatable armband to help children swim.
Where does swimmy come from?
From swim + -y.
Words that rhyme with swimmy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of swimmy.
Questions about saying swimmy
How do you pronounce swimmy?
Say SWIM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɪmi/. In British English it is /ˈswɪmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swimmy?
Swimmy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIM). Broken into parts: SWIM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say swimmy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈswɪmi/ and the British form is /ˈswɪmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.