How to pronounce swiveling
Say it like SWIV-uh-ling. Swiveling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIV).
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- SWIV
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swiveling 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of swiveling
American and British speakers say swiveling in essentially the same way: /ˈswɪvəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈswɪvəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWIV-uh-ling.
What does swiveling mean?
- present participle and gerund of swivel How to pronounce swivel
- Alternative form of swivelling.
Questions about saying swiveling
How do you pronounce swiveling?
Say SWIV-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɪvəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈswɪvəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swiveling?
Swiveling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIV). Broken into parts: SWIV · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say swiveling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈswɪvəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈswɪvəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.