English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Sway Pronunciation
Sway is pronounced SWAY, IPA /ˈsweɪ/.
SWAY
US /ˈsweɪ/ · UK /ˈsweɪ/
Syllables: SWAY (1 syllable)
verb and noun: To move slowly from side to side, or influence over other people.
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Sway in a Sentence
- The branches sway whenever a lorry goes past.
- Nothing I said could sway her.
- The union still holds some sway here.
Common Mispronunciations of Sway
Not suh-WAY
The s and the w come out together with no vowel between them. Split apart, the word becomes the two words so way.
Not SWY
Aim for the ay of day. A long i leaves a sound English does not use for this spelling anywhere.
Tip: To hold sway and to be swayed both mean influence, and the noun never takes a plural.
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