How to pronounce swindled
Say it like SWIN-duld. Swindled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIN).
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- SWIN
- duld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swindled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of swindled
American and British speakers say swindled in essentially the same way: /ˈswɪndəld/ in the US and /ˈswɪndəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWIN-duld.
What does swindled mean?
- simple past and past participle of swindle How to pronounce swindle
Questions about saying swindled
How do you pronounce swindled?
Say SWIN-duld. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɪndəld/. In British English it is /ˈswɪndəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swindled?
Swindled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIN). Broken into parts: SWIN · duld.
Do Americans and Brits say swindled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈswɪndəld/ and the British form is /ˈswɪndəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.