How to Pronounce Swimmer

To pronounce "swimmer", say SWIMM-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈswɪm.ə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈswɪm.ə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “swimmer”

"swimmer" has 2 syllables: swimm-er. It rhymes with glimmer and shimmer, if that helps it stick.

What does swimmer mean?

noun

  1. One who swims.
  2. A protuberance on the leg of a horse.

Words that rhyme with swimmer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glimmershimmerskimmerrimmersimmerslimmernimmertrimmerexcimerkimmerdimmerbrimmer

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swimmer"?▾

"Swimmer" has 2 syllables: swimm · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "swimmer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "swimmer" is /ˈswɪm.ə(ɹ)/.

What does "swimmer" mean?▾

Swimmer: One who swims.

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