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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.