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