How to Pronounce Swive

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/swaɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “swive”

"swive" has 2 syllables: swiv-e. It rhymes with contrive and strive, if that helps it stick.

What does swive mean?

verb

  1. To copulate with (a woman).
  2. To cut a crop in a sweeping or rambling manner, hence to reap; cut for harvest.

Synonyms

cropgathergleanharvestmowgo to bed withsardsleep with

Words that rhyme with swive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contrivestrivedrivederivearchiveconniveliverevivealivethriveshrivearrive

Related words

swyveswingebeswingeswingswikecoverswoopswape

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swive"?▾

"Swive" has 2 syllables: swiv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "swive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "swive" is /swaɪv/.

What does "swive" mean?▾

Swive: To copulate with (a woman).

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