How to Pronounce "swamp"
word
/ˈswɑmp/
swahmp
/swˈɒmp/
swomp
Definition
A swamp is a very wet area of land with shallow water and a lot of plants or trees growing in it. As a verb, it can also mean to overwhelm someone or something with too much work, too many things, or a large amount of water.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈswɑmp/
British English
/swˈɒmp/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
swahmp
UK
swomp
Listen in Context
We saw birds near the swamp.
After the storm, the road was swamped with water.
I'm swamped with homework tonight.
That trail goes straight into the swamp, so wear boots.