How to pronounce swoosh
Say it like SWOOSH. Swoosh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SWOOSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swoosh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWOOSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of swoosh
American and British speakers say swoosh in essentially the same way: /swuʃ/ in the US and /swʊʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWUUSH.
What does swoosh mean?
- A swooshing movement or sound
- A pattern or logo suggesting a swooshing movement.
- A presentation of a sauce, purée or other food item, which is placed in a dollop and smeared across the plate.
- To move with a rushing or swirling sound“The fishing rod swooshed through the air.”
Where does swoosh come from?
From imitation of the sound.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with swoosh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of swoosh.
Questions about saying swoosh
How do you pronounce swoosh?
Say SWOOSH. The American pronunciation is /swuʃ/. In British English it is /swʊʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swoosh?
Swoosh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SWOOSH.
Do Americans and Brits say swoosh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /swuʃ/ and the British form is /swʊʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.