How to pronounce swingset
Say it like SWING-set. Swingset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWING).
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- SWING
- set
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swingset 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.
- setGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of swingset
American and British speakers say swingset in essentially the same way: /ˈswɪŋˌsɛt/ in the US and /ˈswɪŋˌsɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWING-set.
What does swingset mean?
- A set of swings (hanging seats for children) attached to a frame.
Where does swingset come from?
From swing + set.
Questions about saying swingset
How do you pronounce swingset?
Say SWING-set. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɪŋˌsɛt/. In British English it is /ˈswɪŋˌsɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swingset?
Swingset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWING). Broken into parts: SWING · set.
Do Americans and Brits say swingset the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈswɪŋˌsɛt/ and the British form is /ˈswɪŋˌsɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.