How to Pronounce Swerving

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

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Syllables

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Letters

SWERV-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “swerving”

"swerving" has 2 syllables: swerv-ing. It rhymes with unnerving and observing, if that helps it stick.

What does swerving mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. An unpredictable change of direction.

    “The swervings of the stolen car.”

adjective

  1. (humourous) Variable, unsteady.

Words that rhyme with swerving

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unnervingobservingpreservingunswervingservingdeservingcurvingconservingundeservingnervingreserving

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swerving"?▾

"Swerving" has 2 syllables: swerv · ing.

What does "swerving" mean?▾

Swerving: To stray; to wander; to rove.

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