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How to Pronounce “swiftboat” in English

/swɪftbɒʊt/

swif·tboat

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IPA/swɪftbɒʊt/
Syllablesswif·tboat
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What does “swiftboat” mean?

NOUN
  • A type of gunboat used by the United States military on inland waterways.
  • A smear campaign based on specious claims.
VERB
  • To attack a politician with specious claims.
  • To smear; to attack someone or something's reputation using slander, misrepresentation, or false accusations.

Example sentences

  • The men narrowly missed death when the swiftboat in front of theirs took a direct hit from a Communist rocket-propelled grenade.
  • Lately, however, Republican swiftboat attacks have begun to fall short.
  • month that the Swiftboat Veterans for Truth ads came out. So, it was really a poignant moment in really American political history to drive the country

Common phrases

swiftboat veterans

How to pronounce “swiftboat

Syllables:
swif · tboat
IPA:
/swɪftbɒʊt/
Listen for:
the stressed syllable in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce “swiftboat”?

“swiftboat” is pronounced /swɪftbɒʊt/ (swif · tboat). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.

How many syllables are in “swiftboat”?

“swiftboat” has 2 syllables: swif · tboat.

What does “swiftboat” mean?

A type of gunboat used by the United States military on inland waterways.

How can I hear “swiftboat” used in real sentences?

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