How to Pronounce "swept"
word
/ˈswɛpt/
swept
/swˈɛpt/
swept
Definition
'Swept' is the past tense of 'sweep'. It means to clean an area by moving dirt or dust with a broom, or to move quickly and powerfully across a place. It can also mean something spread over an area suddenly or completely.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈswɛpt/
British English
/swˈɛpt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
swept
UK
swept
Listen in Context
She swept the kitchen floor after dinner.
The wind swept leaves across the yard.
He swept the dust into a small pile.
A wave of excitement swept through the crowd.