How to Pronounce "swain"
word
ˈsweɪn
SWAYN
swˈeɪn
SWAYN
Definition
A 'swain' is an old-fashioned or poetic word for a young man who is in love, especially one courting or loving a woman.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsweɪn
British English
swˈeɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWAYN
UK
SWAYN
Listen in Context
In the poem, the shepherd's swain sings by the river.
The old story tells of a beautiful lady and her swain.
Many songs speak of a swain waiting for his beloved.
He fancied himself a romantic swain, but she just laughed at his poems.