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How to Pronounce "swam"

word

/ˈswæm/
swam
/swˈæm/
swam

Definition

The past tense of 'swim': to have moved through water by using your arms and legs.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈswæm/

British English

/swˈæm/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

swam

UK

swam

Listen in Context

He swam across the river.

We swam in the pool yesterday.

She swam faster than her friends.

I can't believe you swam in the ocean during winter!