How to pronounce swot
Say it like SWOT. Swot is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SWOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of swot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SWOT.
What does swot mean?
- To study with effort or determination.“Are you going to swot at it all the evening?”
- One who swots; a boffin, nerd, or smart aleck.
- Work.
- Vigorous study at an educational institution.
Where does swot come from?
From a dialectal English word, from Middle English swot, swat, from Old English swāt (“perspiration; sweat”), from Proto-Germanic *swaitą (“sweat”).
Words that rhyme with swot
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Words that sound like swot
Questions about saying swot
How do you pronounce swot?
Say SWOT. The American pronunciation is /swɑt/. In British English it is /swɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swot?
Swot is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SWOT.
Is swot 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 /swɒt/ (SWOT).
What words sound the same as swot?
Swot sounds the same as swat in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.