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