How to pronounce swingeing
Say it like SWIN-jing. Swingeing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIN).
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- SWIN
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swingeing 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.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of swingeing
American and British speakers say swingeing in essentially the same way: /ˈswɪndʒɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈswɪndʒɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWIN-jing.
What does swingeing mean?
- Huge, immense.
- Heavy; powerful; strong.“a swingeing verbal attack”
Where does swingeing come from?
From swinge + -ing. Swinge is derived from Middle English swengen (“to strike”), from Old English swengan (“to dash, strike; to cause to swing”).
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Words that rhyme with swingeing
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Questions about saying swingeing
How do you pronounce swingeing?
Say SWIN-jing. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɪndʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈswɪndʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swingeing?
Swingeing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIN). Broken into parts: SWIN · jing.
Do Americans and Brits say swingeing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈswɪndʒɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈswɪndʒɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.