How to Pronounce Swing

To pronounce "swing", say SWING — one syllable, IPA /ˈswɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈswɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “swing”

"swing" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with ring and wring, if that helps it stick.

What does swing mean?

noun

  1. The manner in which something is swung.

    “Door swing indicates direction the door opens.”

  2. The sweep or compass of a swinging body.

verb

  1. To rotate about an off-centre fixed point.

    “The plant swung in the breeze.”

  2. To dance.

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Words that rhyme with swing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ringwringspringflingstingzingthingstringoffspringchingwingbring

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swing"?▾

"Swing" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "swing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "swing" is /ˈswɪŋ/.

What does "swing" mean?▾

Swing: The manner in which something is swung.

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