How to pronounce swinging
Say it like SWING-ing. Swinging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWING).
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- SWING
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swinging 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of swinging
American and British speakers say swinging in essentially the same way: /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWING-ing.
What does swinging mean?
- changing location by moving back and forth
- characterized by a buoyant rhythm“an easy lilting stride”“the flute broke into a light lilting air”
Where does swinging come from?
The sexual practice is so called after the custom in swing dancing of changing partners after each dance, unlike traditional ballroom dance styles where one has a single partner.
Words that rhyme with swinging
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of swinging.
Questions about saying swinging
How do you pronounce swinging?
Say SWING-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swinging?
Swinging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWING). Broken into parts: SWING · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say swinging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.