How to pronounce swimrun
Say it like SWIM-run. Swimrun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIM).
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- SWIM
- run
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swimrun 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.
- runKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of swimrun
American and British speakers say swimrun in essentially the same way: /ˈswɪmrʌn/ in the US and /ˈswɪmrʌn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWIM-run.
What does swimrun mean?
- A multisport competition which involves participants running and swimming over a race course that involves multiple swim and run stages.
Where does swimrun come from?
From swim + run.
Questions about saying swimrun
How do you pronounce swimrun?
Say SWIM-run. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɪmrʌn/. In British English it is /ˈswɪmrʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swimrun?
Swimrun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIM). Broken into parts: SWIM · run.
Do Americans and Brits say swimrun the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈswɪmrʌn/ and the British form is /ˈswɪmrʌn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.