How to pronounce Swiss
Say it like SWIS. Swiss is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SWIS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swiss pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Swiss
American and British speakers say Swiss in essentially the same way: /swɪs/ in the US and /swɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWIS.
What does Swiss mean?
- the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland
- of or relating to Switzerland or its people or culture“the Swiss army”
Words that rhyme with Swiss
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Swiss.
Questions about saying Swiss
How do you pronounce Swiss?
Say SWIS. The American pronunciation is /swɪs/. In British English it is /swɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Swiss?
Swiss is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SWIS.
Do Americans and Brits say Swiss the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /swɪs/ and the British form is /swɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.