How to Pronounce "swim for it"
expression
ˈswɪm/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
SWIM-for-it
swˈɪm/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈɪt
SWIM-for-it
Definition
To try to reach safety or a destination by swimming, especially when there is no other way to get there.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswɪm/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
British English
swˈɪm/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWIM-for-it
UK
SWIM-for-it
Listen in Context
There's no boat, so we'll have to swim for it.
If the water isn't too cold, we can swim for it.
They looked at the distance and decided to swim for it.
"There's no way around," Tom said. "Guess we'll just have to swim for it!"