English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Swam Pronunciation
Swam is pronounced SWAM, IPA /ˈswæm/.
SWAM
US /ˈswæm/ · UK /ˈswæm/
Syllables: SWAM (1 syllable)
verb (past tense of swim): Moved through water using the arms and legs, at some point in the past.
Audio for the American and British pronunciations plays on this page with JavaScript enabled.
Swam in a Sentence
- We swam out to the raft and back.
- She swam competitively until her knees gave out.
- Two otters swam past the jetty at dusk.
Common Mispronunciations of Swam
Not SAM
A w glide follows the s here, rounding the lips before the vowel arrives.
Not SWAHM
Swim, swam, swum all keep their vowels short, and this one is the a of cat.
More words starting with s · Every word in the pronunciation guide