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Move to the 'w' sound by rounding your lips as if you're about to whistle.
Say 'ih' as in 'bit.', keeping your tongue relaxed.
End with the 'ft' sound by pressing your lips together lightly.
swit (swift)
swit-f (swift)
swiff (swift)
Same as American
Same as American
Same as American
Same as American
Round your lips as if to whistle, then let out your breath.
No, pronounce the 't' by pressing your tongue to the back of your teeth.
The stress is on the first and only syllable: 'swift'.
A small, fast bird; quick movement.
/ˈswɪft.li/
Quickly.
/ˈswɪft.nəs/
The quality of being quick.
/ˈswɪftɪst/
The most quick.
Stress on second syllable in 'swiftly'.
Additional syllable in 'swiftness' altering rhythm.
Comparative form in 'swiftest' changes ending sound.
Make sure to pronounce the 'w' clearly by rounding your lips.
Try saying 'shift', 'gift', and 'lift' to get used to the 'ft' ending.
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