How to pronounce ultraswift
Say it like UHL-truh-swift. Ultraswift has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHL).
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- UHL
- truh
- swift
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ultraswift pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- swiftKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ultraswift
American and British speakers say ultraswift in essentially the same way: /ˈʌltrəswɪft/ in the US and /ˈʌltrəswɪft/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHL-truh-swift.
What does ultraswift mean?
- Extraordinarily swift; of utmost swiftness.
Where does ultraswift come from?
From ultra- + swift.
Questions about saying ultraswift
How do you pronounce ultraswift?
Say UHL-truh-swift. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌltrəswɪft/. In British English it is /ˈʌltrəswɪft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ultraswift?
Ultraswift has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHL). Broken into parts: UHL · truh · swift.
Do Americans and Brits say ultraswift the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌltrəswɪft/ and the British form is /ˈʌltrəswɪft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.