How to pronounce swither
Say it like SWITH-uh. Swither has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWITH).
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- SWITH
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swither pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of swither
American and British speakers say swither in essentially the same way: /ˈswɪðə/ in the US and /ˈswɪðə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWITH-uh.
What does swither mean?
- To be indecisive or in a state of confusion; to dither.
- To move or swing about.
- A state of indecision or confusion; a panicked state; a flap, fluster, or dither.
Where does swither come from?
First attested in 1501; of unknown origin.
Questions about saying swither
How do you pronounce swither?
Say SWITH-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɪðə/. In British English it is /ˈswɪðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swither?
Swither has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWITH). Broken into parts: SWITH · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say swither the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈswɪðə/ and the British form is /ˈswɪðə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.