How to pronounce swire
Say it like SWIRE. Swire is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SWIRE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWIRESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of swire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SWIRE.
What does swire mean?
- A hollow between two hills or peaks, especially with a road running through it; a vale.
Where does swire come from?
From Middle English swire, from Old English swēora, from Proto-Germanic *swerhô.
Words that rhyme with swire
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of swire.
Questions about saying swire
How do you pronounce swire?
Say SWIRE. The American pronunciation is /swaɪr/. In British English it is /swaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swire?
Swire is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SWIRE.
Is swire 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 /swaɪə/ (SWIRE).