How to Pronounce Code-switch

To pronounce "code-switch", say COD-esw-itch — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

COD-esw-itch

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💡 Tip for remembering “code-switch”

"code-switch" has 3 syllables: cod-esw-itch.

What does code-switch mean?

verb

  1. To alternate between two or more languages, typically in spoken conversation.
  2. To change the dialect or register in which one speaks a language.

Synonyms

code-mix

Related words

code-mixcodemixtranslanguageinterchangetransdialectintersubstitutetransshiftautoswitch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "code-switch"?▾

"Code-switch" has 3 syllables: cod · esw · itch.

What does "code-switch" mean?▾

Code-switch: To alternate between two or more languages, typically in spoken conversation.

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