How to pronounce swoony
Say it like SWOO-nee. Swoony has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWOO).
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- SWOO
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swoony 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of swoony
American and British speakers say swoony in essentially the same way: /ˈswuni/ in the US and /ˈswuːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWOO-nee.
What does swoony mean?
- Tending to swoon (in any sense).
Where does swoony come from?
From swoon (verb) + -y (verbal suffix meaning “inclined to”).
Words that rhyme with swoony
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of swoony.
Questions about saying swoony
How do you pronounce swoony?
Say SWOO-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈswuni/. In British English it is /ˈswuːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swoony?
Swoony has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWOO). Broken into parts: SWOO · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say swoony the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈswuni/ and the British form is /ˈswuːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.