swim
verbHow many syllables in swim?
There is 1 syllable in the word swim.How to pronounce swim:
Definition of swim:
- swim (verb):
- the act, an instance, or a period of swimming
- to propel oneself in water by natural means (such as movements of the limbs, fins, or tail)
Synonyms for swim:
backstroke
break water
breaststroke
dive
fin
go
locomote
move
paddle
school
skinny-dip
travel
Antonyms for swim:
stop
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Syllable Fun Fact
The English language exhibits a phenomenon called 'schwa deletion', where unstressed syllables are often pronounced as a quick, neutral vowel sound or omitted.
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