How to Pronounce "swabbed"
word
ˈswɑb
SWAHBD
swˈɒbd
SWOBD
Definition
Used to describe when something has been cleaned or wiped with a swab (a small stick with cotton at the end), often in medical or cleaning situations. Also used for collecting samples.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswɑb
British English
swˈɒbd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWAHBD
UK
SWOBD
Listen in Context
The nurse swabbed the cut carefully.
He swabbed the table to remove the dust.
They swabbed my throat during the exam.
The doctor swabbed the wound before stitching it up.