Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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How do you pronounce swabby?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈswɒbi/.
What does swabby mean?
A sailor.
Where does swabby come from?
From swab + -y.

How to pronounce swabby

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “swabby”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈswɒbi/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “swabby”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “swabby” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.