How to Pronounce Swales

To pronounce "swales", say SWAL-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

SWAL-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “swales”

"swales" has 2 syllables: swal-es. It rhymes with entails and travails, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: swailes, swails — easy to mix up when writing.

What does swales mean?

noun

  1. A low tract of moist or marshy land.
  2. A long narrow and shallow trough between ridges on a beach, running parallel to the coastline.

noun

  1. A gutter in a candle.

Words that rhyme with swales

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

entailstravailsdetailsgaleswailstailstalesnailstrailssailsbalesprevails

Related words

vegetatedswalleyswalwellwamsleyswadleyswainewaleywestwater

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swales"?▾

"Swales" has 2 syllables: swal · es.

What does "swales" mean?▾

Swales: A low tract of moist or marshy land.

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