How to pronounce swingometer
Say it like swing-OM-ih-ter. Swingometer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OM).
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- swing
- OM
- ih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swingometer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- swingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- OMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of swingometer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: swing-OM-ih-tuh.
What does swingometer mean?
- A graphic device used to illustrate swing in an election.
Where does swingometer come from?
From swing + -o- + -meter.
Words that rhyme with swingometer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of swingometer.
Questions about saying swingometer
How do you pronounce swingometer?
Say swing-OM-ih-ter. The American pronunciation is /swɪŋˈɑmɪtɚ/. In British English it is /swɪŋˈɒmɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swingometer?
Swingometer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OM). Broken into parts: swing · OM · ih · ter.
Is swingometer 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 /swɪŋˈɒmɪtə/ (swing-OM-ih-tuh).