To pronounce "swadesh", say SWAD-esh — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
swadesh
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SWAD-esh
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"swadesh" has 2 syllables: swad-esh.
"Swadesh" has 2 syllables: swad · esh.
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