How to pronounce swerved
Say it like SWURVD. Swerved is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SWURVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swerved pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWURVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of swerved
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SWURVD.
What does swerved mean?
- simple past and past participle of swerve How to pronounce swerve
Words that rhyme with swerved
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Questions about saying swerved
How do you pronounce swerved?
Say SWURVD. The American pronunciation is /swɝvd/. In British English it is /swɜːvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swerved?
Swerved is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SWURVD.
Is swerved pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /swɜːvd/ (SWURVD).