Hoe spreek je „swear” uit in het Engels
swɛər
SWAIR
Hoofdklemtoon: SWAIR
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “swear”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
SWAIR
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
As a single-syllable word, "swear" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "swear" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "swear" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "swear" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "swear is" sounds like "swear-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "swear" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
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The knight swore not to return to the palace until he had found the treasure.
Hoor in context: “swear”
The Engels word “swear” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as swɛər (phonetic respelling: SWAIR). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (SWAIR), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “swear” functions as a verb, noun, adjective and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. Luister naar moedertaalsprekers die „swear” zeggen in de context van echte video's
Definitie & Betekenis: “swear”
- To take an oath, to promise intensely, solemnly, and/or with legally binding effect.
- To take an oath that an assertion is true.
- A swear word.
- Heavy.
- Top-heavy; too high.
Voorbeeldzinnen in context (2)
- “The knight swore not to return to the palace until he had found the treasure.”
- “The witness swore that the person she had seen running out of the bank was a foot shorter than the accused.”
Uitspraak: “swear”
- Pronunciation:
- SWAIR
- Lettergrepen:
- SWAIR
- Written Hyphenation:
- swear
- Hoofdklemtoon:
- SWAIR
- IPA:
- swɛər
- Hoor in context
- swear
Synoniemen: “swear”
Hoor woorden die betekenisverwant zijn aan “swear” in echte videoclips:
Woorden die rijmen op “swear”
-ɛərWoorden met identieke klank (Homofonen)
Unieke klankGeen exacte homofonen bekend voor "swear" (⁄swɛər⁄).
Veelgestelde vragen over „swear”
Hoe spreek je “swear” uit in het Engels?
“swear” wordt uitgesproken als ⁄swɛər⁄ (SWAIR). Luister naar de audio-uitspraak hierboven om het duidelijk te horen.
Waar ligt de klemtoon bij “swear”?
De hoofdklemtoon bij “swear” ligt op “SWAIR”.
Wat betekent “swear”?
To take an oath, to promise intensely, solemnly, and/or with legally binding effect.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “swear”?
Single-syllable words like "swear" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "swear" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.