How to Pronounce "swift as lightning"
expression
ˈswɪft/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈɫaɪtnɪŋ
SWIFT az LYTE-ning
swˈɪft/ /ˈæs/ /lˈaɪtnɪŋ
swift AZ LYTE-ning
Definition
Used to describe someone or something that moves or acts very quickly, as fast as a flash of lightning.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswɪft/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈɫaɪtnɪŋ
British English
swˈɪft/ /ˈæs/ /lˈaɪtnɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWIFT az LYTE-ning
UK
swift AZ LYTE-ning
Listen in Context
The rabbit ran swift as lightning across the field.
He finished his homework swift as lightning.
The goalkeeper reacted swift as lightning to stop the ball.
When trouble comes, she’s swift as lightning to help.