How to pronounce swop
Say it like SWOP. Swop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SWOP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of swop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SWOP.
What does swop mean?
- Alternative spelling of swap.
- Alternative spelling of swap.
- A fusion of swing and hip-hop dance styles.
Words that rhyme with swop
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of swop.
Words that sound like swop
Questions about saying swop
How do you pronounce swop?
Say SWOP. The American pronunciation is /swɑp/. In British English it is /swɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swop?
Swop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SWOP.
Is swop pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /swɒp/ (SWOP).
What words sound the same as swop?
Swop sounds the same as swap in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.