How to Pronounce Swagman

To pronounce "swagman", say SWAGM-an — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈswæɡmæn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈswæɡmæn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “swagman”

"swagman" has 2 syllables: swagm-an. It rhymes with common and uncommon, if that helps it stick.

What does swagman mean?

noun

  1. An itinerant person who walks from farm to farm carrying a swag and seeking work, often in exchange for food and lodging.
  2. A fence, a middleman for transactions of stolen goods.

Synonyms

fencehobosundownertravellertussocker

Words that rhyme with swagman

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

commonuncommonwomyndrogmannaamanpalminducommundahmanahmannamanaumanaumann

Related words

swagsmanswaggieswagwomanswaggyswaggerswagsundownerswaggerer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swagman"?▾

"Swagman" has 2 syllables: swagm · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "swagman"?▾

The IPA transcription of "swagman" is /ˈswæɡmæn/.

What does "swagman" mean?▾

Swagman: An itinerant person who walks from farm to farm carrying a swag and seeking work, often in exchange for food and lodging.

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