How to Pronounce "sway back and forth"
expression
ˈsweɪ/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈfɔɹθ
SWAY bak and FORTH
swˈeɪ/ /bˈæk/ /ˈænd/ /fˈɔːθ
sway BAK and FAWTH
Definition
To move gently from side to side repeatedly, usually in a smooth, slow way, like when a tree or person moves softly back and forth.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsweɪ/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈfɔɹθ
British English
swˈeɪ/ /bˈæk/ /ˈænd/ /fˈɔːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWAY bak and FORTH
UK
sway BAK and FAWTH
Listen in Context
The big tree started to sway back and forth in the wind.
Babies like to sway back and forth in rocking chairs.
The boat began to sway back and forth on the water.
She closed her eyes and let herself sway back and forth to the music.