How to Pronounce Swerved

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

SWERV-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “swerved”

"swerved" has 2 syllables: swerv-ed. It rhymes with reserved and unnerved, if that helps it stick.

What does swerved mean?

verb

  1. To stray; to wander; to rove.
  2. To go out of a straight line; to deflect.

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Words that rhyme with swerved

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reservedunnervedpreservedobserveddeservedundeservedcurvedconservedservedunderservednervedunpreserved

Related words

veeringcrosseddeviatedhitmarchedquittedskiddedveered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swerved"?▾

"Swerved" has 2 syllables: swerv · ed.

What does "swerved" mean?▾

Swerved: To stray; to wander; to rove.

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