How to Pronounce Swipes

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/swaɪps/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “swipes”

"swipes" has 2 syllables: swip-es. It rhymes with gripes and archetypes, if that helps it stick.

What does swipes 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

Words that rhyme with swipes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gripesarchetypesstereotypestypescripespipesstripesbagpipeshypespinstripesgenotypesphenotypes

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swipes"?▾

"Swipes" has 2 syllables: swip · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "swipes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "swipes" is /swaɪps/.

What does "swipes" mean?▾

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

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