How to Pronounce Swipe

To pronounce "swipe", say SWIP-e — 2 syllables, IPA /swaɪp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/swaɪp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “swipe”

"swipe" has 2 syllables: swip-e. It rhymes with archetype and gripe, if that helps it stick.

What does swipe mean?

noun

  1. A quick grab, bat, or other motion with the hand or paw; a sweep.
  2. A strong blow given with a sweeping motion, as with a bat or club.

verb

  1. To grab or bat quickly.

    “The cat swiped at the shoelace.”

  2. To strike with a strong blow in a sweeping motion.

Synonyms

swipes

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Words that rhyme with swipe

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archetypegripesnipeprototypetyperipewipepipestereotypehypestripeslype

Related words

pinchliftfilchpurloinpilfernobblesneaksnarf

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swipe"?▾

"Swipe" has 2 syllables: swip · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "swipe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "swipe" is /swaɪp/.

What does "swipe" mean?▾

Swipe: A quick grab, bat, or other motion with the hand or paw; a sweep.

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