How to pronounce swindler
Say it like SWIN-duh-ler. Swindler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIN).
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- SWIN
- duh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swindler 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of swindler
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SWIND-luh.
What does swindler mean?
- A person who swindles, cheats or defrauds.
Where does swindler come from?
Borrowed from German Schwindler, 1774.
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Questions about saying swindler
How do you pronounce swindler?
Say SWIN-duh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɪndəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈswɪndlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swindler?
Swindler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIN). Broken into parts: SWIN · duh · ler.
Is swindler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈswɪndlə/ (SWIND-luh).