How to Pronounce "swoop"
word
/ˈswup/
SWOOP
/swˈuːp/
SWOOP
Definition
To move quickly and suddenly downwards, especially from above, to catch or attack something. It can also mean to arrive or act quickly and unexpectedly.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈswup/
British English
/swˈuːp/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWOOP
UK
SWOOP
Listen in Context
The eagle swooped down and caught a fish.
The police swooped on the criminal's house.
The kids swooped down the slide with joy.
Opportunities like this don't just swoop in every day.