How to Pronounce Swabs

To pronounce "swabs", say SWABS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

SWABS

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"swabs" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with gobs and lobs, if that helps it stick.

What does swabs mean?

noun

  1. A small piece of soft, absorbent material, such as gauze, used to clean wounds, apply medicine, or take samples of body fluids. Often attached to a stick or wire to aid access.
  2. A sample taken with a swab (piece of absorbent material).

verb

  1. To use a swab on something, or clean something with a swab.

    “swab the deck of a ship”

Synonyms

swabby

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Words that rhyme with swabs

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gobslobsslobshobsheartthrobsblobscobsknobsmobsthrobsdaubsscobs

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swabs"?▾

"Swabs" has one syllable.

What does "swabs" mean?▾

Swabs: A small piece of soft, absorbent material, such as gauze, used to clean wounds, apply medicine, or take samples of body fluids. Often attached to a stick or wire to aid access.

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