How to pronounce swiping
Say it like SWY-ping. Swiping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWY).
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- SWY
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swiping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of swiping
American and British speakers say swiping in essentially the same way: /ˈswaɪpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈswaɪpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWY-ping.
What does swiping mean?
- present participle and gerund of swipe How to pronounce swipe
Words that rhyme with swiping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of swiping.
Questions about saying swiping
How do you pronounce swiping?
Say SWY-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈswaɪpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈswaɪpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swiping?
Swiping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWY). Broken into parts: SWY · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say swiping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈswaɪpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈswaɪpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.