How to Pronounce Swatting

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

SWATT-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “swatting”

"swatting" has 2 syllables: swatt-ing. It rhymes with trotting and spotting, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: swotting — easy to mix up when writing.

What does swatting mean?

verb

  1. To beat off, as insects; to bat, strike, or hit.

    “He swatted the mosquito that was buzzing around in his bedroom.”

verb

  1. To illegitimately provoke a SWAT assault upon (someone).

noun

  1. A motion or gesture that swats; a swat.
  2. The action of making an illegitimate call to the police so as to have a SWAT team dispatched to a location.

Words that rhyme with swatting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trottingspottingtottingrottingplottingboycottingclottingsquattinghottingyachtingblottingpotting

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swatting"?▾

"Swatting" has 2 syllables: swatt · ing.

What does "swatting" mean?▾

Swatting: To beat off, as insects; to bat, strike, or hit.

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