How to Pronounce "windswept"
word
ˈwɪnˌswɛpt
WIN-swept
wˈɪndswɛpt
WIND-swept
Definition
Describes a place or thing that is very exposed to the wind, often because there are no trees or buildings to block it. Can also describe a person’s hair or appearance after being outside in strong wind.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɪnˌswɛpt
British English
wˈɪndswɛpt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WIN-swept
UK
WIND-swept
Listen in Context
The windswept beach was empty in winter.
Her hair looked windswept after the long walk.
The house stands on a windswept hill.
After biking by the ocean, our faces were totally windswept.