How to pronounce swimwear
Say it like SWIM-wair. Swimwear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIM).
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- SWIM
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swimwear 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.
- wairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of swimwear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SWIM-wair.
What does swimwear mean?
- Items of clothing appropriate for swimming.
Where does swimwear come from?
From swim + -wear.
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Questions about saying swimwear
How do you pronounce swimwear?
Say SWIM-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɪmˌwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈswɪmˌwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swimwear?
Swimwear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIM). Broken into parts: SWIM · wair.
Is swimwear pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈswɪmˌwɛə/ (SWIM-wair).