How to pronounce swinger
Say it like SWING-er. Swinger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWING).
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US American/ˈswɪŋər/SWING-er
UK British/ˈswɪŋə/SWING-uh
- SWING
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swinger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of swinger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SWING-uh.
What does swinger mean?
noun
- One who swings.
- A person who practices swinging (sex with different partners).
- A bet in which the bettor must correctly pick two runners to finish in any of the places in any order.
- One who swinges.
Where does swinger come from?
From swing + -er.
Questions about saying swinger
How do you pronounce swinger?
Say SWING-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɪŋər/. In British English it is /ˈswɪŋə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swinger?
Swinger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWING). Broken into parts: SWING · er.
Is swinger 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 /ˈswɪŋə/ (SWING-uh).