How to Pronounce Swearing

To pronounce "swearing", say SWEAR-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

SWEAR-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “swearing”

"swearing" has 2 syllables: swear-ing. It rhymes with bearing and raring, if that helps it stick.

What does swearing mean?

verb

  1. To take an oath, to promise.
  2. To use offensive, profane, or obscene language.

verb

  1. To be lazy; rest for a short while during working hours.

noun

  1. The act of swearing, or making an oath.

Words that rhyme with swearing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bearingraringcaringdaringdespairingblaringglaringoverbearingflaringtearingsnaringpairing

Related words

swearwordcusscurseexpletivevowoathcursingassumption

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swearing"?▾

"Swearing" has 2 syllables: swear · ing.

What does "swearing" mean?▾

Swearing: To take an oath, to promise.

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