How to Pronounce Swings

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/swɪŋz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “swings”

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

What does swings 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.

Words that rhyme with swings

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thingsringswingsflingsspringshamstringsdingsupswingswringsstringsslingsstings

Related words

swaydanglesweepcutjivedroplilt

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swings"?▾

"Swings" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "swings"?▾

The IPA transcription of "swings" is /swɪŋz/.

What does "swings" mean?▾

Swings: The manner in which something is swung.

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