To pronounce "swathe", say SWATH-e — 2 syllables, IPA /sweɪð/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/sweɪð/
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"swathe" has 2 syllables: swath-e. It rhymes with scathe and lathe, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Swathe" has 2 syllables: swath · e.
The IPA transcription of "swathe" is /sweɪð/.
Swathe: A bandage; a band
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