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Swim: how to say it, spell it and use it

swim

/swɪm/

Short answer

The English word swim is pronounced /swɪm/. It is spelled S-W-I-M and has 4 letters. The -ing form is swimming and the past form is swam.

Example sentence

I can swim.

Key facts

English
swim
Pronunciation
/swɪm/
-ing form
swimming
Past form
swam
Spelling
S-W-I-M
Number of letters
4
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How do you pronounce swim?

Swim is pronounced /swɪm/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell swim?

Swim is spelled S-W-I-M. It has 4 letters.

What is the past form of swim?

The past form of swim is swam. The -ing form is swimming.

How do you use swim in a sentence?

For example: I can swim.

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