How to Pronounce "swerved"
word
ˈswɝvd
SWURVD
swˈɜːvd
SWURVD
Definition
Moved suddenly to the side while going forward, often to avoid hitting something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswɝvd
British English
swˈɜːvd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWURVD
UK
SWURVD
Listen in Context
The car swerved to avoid the cat.
He swerved when the ball rolled into the street.
The bicycle swerved to the left suddenly.
She swerved just in time to avoid the truck.