To pronounce "swabbing", say SWABB-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
swabbing
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SWABB-ing
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"swabbing" has 2 syllables: swabb-ing. It rhymes with sobbing and throbbing, if that helps it stick.
verb
“swab the deck of a ship”
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Swabbing" has 2 syllables: swabb · ing.
Swabbing: To use a swab on something, or clean something with a swab.
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