How to Pronounce Swamped

To pronounce "swamped", say SWAMP-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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SWAMP-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “swamped”

"swamped" has 2 syllables: swamp-ed. It rhymes with prompt and stomped, if that helps it stick.

What does swamped mean?

verb

  1. To drench or fill with water.

    “The boat was swamped in the storm.”

  2. To overwhelm; to make too busy, or overrun the capacity of.

    “I have been swamped with paperwork ever since they started using the new system.”

adjective

  1. Very busy; having too much to do

    “They have been swamped ever since they started advertising.”

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Words that rhyme with swamped

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promptstompedcomptrompedchomped

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swamped"?▾

"Swamped" has 2 syllables: swamp · ed.

What does "swamped" mean?▾

Swamped: To drench or fill with water.

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