How to Pronounce "swabbing"
word
ˈswɑb
SWAHB-ing
swˈɒbɪŋ
swob-ING
Definition
The act of using a swab (a small stick with soft material at one end) to collect a sample or to clean a surface, especially in medical or laboratory settings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswɑb
British English
swˈɒbɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWAHB-ing
UK
swob-ING
Listen in Context
The nurse is swabbing my arm before the injection.
They are swabbing the floor to check for bacteria.
He is swabbing his cheek for a DNA test.
After swabbing the wound, the doctor put on a bandage.