How to Pronounce Swaps

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

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💡 Tip for remembering “swaps”

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

What does swaps mean?

verb

  1. To exchange or give (something) in an exchange (for something else).
  2. To hit, to strike.

noun

  1. An exchange of two comparable things.
  2. A financial derivative in which two parties agree to exchange one stream of cashflow against another stream.

noun

  1. A blow; a stroke.

Synonyms

flapinterchangeswitchbangknocktapflyspeedbarterquid pro quo

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Words that rhyme with swaps

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plopscopsraindropscyclopschopspropsflopsdropsopstopshopsstops

Related words

bartertradeswopswitchapproachesclaimsconversiondebts

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swaps"?▾

"Swaps" has one syllable.

What does "swaps" mean?▾

Swaps: To exchange or give (something) in an exchange (for something else).

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