How to pronounce swoop
Say it like SWOOP. Swoop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SWOOP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swoop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWOOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of swoop
American and British speakers say swoop in essentially the same way: /swup/ in the US and /swuːp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWOOP.
What does swoop mean?
- An instance, or the act of suddenly plunging downward.
- A sudden act of seizing.
- A quick passage from one note to the next.
- To fly or glide downwards suddenly; to plunge (in the air) or nosedive.“The lone eagle swooped down into the lake, snatching its prey, a small fish.”
- To move swiftly, as if with a sweeping movement, especially to attack something.“The dog had enthusiastically swooped down on the bone.”
- To fall on at once and seize; to catch while on the wing.
Where does swoop come from?
Inherited from Middle English swopen (“to sweep”), from Old English swāpan.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with swoop
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Questions about saying swoop
How do you pronounce swoop?
Say SWOOP. The American pronunciation is /swup/. In British English it is /swuːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swoop?
Swoop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SWOOP.
Do Americans and Brits say swoop the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /swup/ and the British form is /swuːp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.