How to Pronounce Swiftlet

To pronounce "swiftlet", say SWIFTL-et — 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

SWIFTL-et

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💡 Tip for remembering “swiftlet”

"swiftlet" has 2 syllables: swiftl-et.

What does swiftlet mean?

noun

  1. Any of the various tropical and subtropical birds of the four genera Aerodramus, Hydrochous, Schoutedenapus, and Collocalia in the swift family, many of which can navigate in darkness using echolocation.

Related words

swifttreeswiftneedletailspinetailscreecher

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How many syllables are in "swiftlet"?▾

"Swiftlet" has 2 syllables: swiftl · et.

What does "swiftlet" mean?▾

Swiftlet: Any of the various tropical and subtropical birds of the four genera Aerodramus, Hydrochous, Schoutedenapus, and Collocalia in the swift family, many of which can navigate in darkness using echolocation.

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