How to Pronounce Code-switching

To pronounce "code-switching", say COD-esw-itch-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

14

Letters

COD-esw-itch-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “code-switching”

"code-switching" has 4 syllables: cod-esw-itch-ing.

What does code-switching 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.

noun

  1. The phenomenon of alternating between two or more languages or language varieties.

    “As with many bilingual families, it was normal to observe frequent code-switching at our dinner table.”

Synonyms

code-mixcode-mixing

Related words

code-mixingcodemixingbabelizationinterferencemixoglossiaswitching

Frequently asked questions

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

"Code-switching" has 4 syllables: cod · esw · itch · ing.

What does "code-switching" mean?▾

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

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