Learn the American English pronunciation of "swab" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.
Pronunciation of "swab"
Use this quick pronunciation guide before practicing the word out loud.
Simple pronunciation
swahb
IPA transcription
/swɑb̚/
Word frequency
29,023rd
Practice saying "swab"
Record yourself saying the word and get instant feedback on your pronunciation from Pronuncia's AI coach.
swahb
●
●
What does "swab" mean?
a small piece of soft material used for cleaning a cut or for taking a small amount of substance from a body, or the act of cleaning with such a material
How common is "swab"?
Swab is the 29,023rd most common word in English.
Search another word or phrase
Type any word or phrase in the box to practice pronouncing it.
Not sure what to practice? Try words that are hard for Spanish speakers.