How to Pronounce Swarm

To pronounce "swarm", say SWARM — one syllable, IPA /swɔːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/swɔːm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “swarm”

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

What does swarm mean?

noun

  1. A large number of insects, especially when in motion or (for bees) migrating to a new colony.
  2. A mass of people, animals or things in motion or turmoil.

    “a swarm of meteorites”

verb

  1. To move as a swarm.
  2. To teem, or be overrun with insects, people, etc.

Words that rhyme with swarm

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

warmformtransformstormconformuniformperformfirestormplatforminformnormlukewarm

Related words

drovepourstreamteemhordebeehivehiveflock

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swarm"?▾

"Swarm" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "swarm"?▾

The IPA transcription of "swarm" is /swɔːm/.

What does "swarm" mean?▾

Swarm: A large number of insects, especially when in motion or (for bees) migrating to a new colony.

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