To pronounce "swivet", say SWIV-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈswɪvət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈswɪvət/
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"swivet" has 2 syllables: swiv-et. It rhymes with covet and divot, if that helps it stick.
noun
“"Theo wasn't perfect either - buried a son, divorced a wife, never learned to drive, plagued by swivets." ("The Nerve" by Lee Henderson appearing in The Walrus July/August 2009)”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Swivet" has 2 syllables: swiv · et.
The IPA transcription of "swivet" is /ˈswɪvət/.
Swivet: A state or condition of haste, flutter; extreme discomposure or distress; irritation, exasperation, annoyance.
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