How to pronounce switchblade
Say it like SWICH-blayd. Switchblade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWICH).
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- SWICH
- blayd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Switchblade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- blaydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of switchblade
American and British speakers say switchblade in essentially the same way: /ˈswɪtʃˌbleɪd/ in the US and /ˈswɪtʃˌbleɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWICH-blayd.
What does switchblade mean?
- A folding knife with a blade which opens automatically (under spring pressure) when a button is pressed.
- To attack or cut with a switchblade.
- To spring open or up.
- To (cause to) make a sudden move or transition.
Where does switchblade come from?
From switch + blade.
Questions about saying switchblade
How do you pronounce switchblade?
Say SWICH-blayd. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɪtʃˌbleɪd/. In British English it is /ˈswɪtʃˌbleɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in switchblade?
Switchblade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWICH). Broken into parts: SWICH · blayd.
Do Americans and Brits say switchblade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈswɪtʃˌbleɪd/ and the British form is /ˈswɪtʃˌbleɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.