Pronunciation: [swˈɪvə͡ld] (IPA) 
The word "swiveled" is spelled with two "V"s, despite the fact that the "V" sound is often replaced with a "W" sound in English. This is because the word is derived from the Old English word "swifan," which was pronounced with a "V" sound. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled /ˈswɪvəld/, with the emphasis on the first syllable and the vowel sound in the second syllable pronounced as a short "i".
Swiveled is the past tense of the verb swivel. In simple terms, swivel refers to the action of rotating or turning around a fixed point. It is often used to describe the movement of an object or body part in a circular or axial motion. Swivel can be used both as an intransitive and transitive verb.
As an intransitive verb, it indicates the ability of an object or part to pivot or rotate freely around a central axis. For example, a chair with a swivel base can rotate in any direction. Similarly, a camera on a swivel mount can be adjusted to capture different angles.
As a transitive verb, swivel describes the action of turning an object or body part around a fixed point or axis. For instance, one can swivel a spotlight to illuminate different areas of a stage or swivel the hips while dancing.
Swiveled, specifically, refers to an action that has already taken place in the past. It indicates that an object or body part has rotated or turned in a circular or axial motion. For example, "He swiveled his head to see who was approaching" expresses the completed action of someone turning their head quickly in response to a sound or movement.
In summary, swiveled is the past tense of swivel, describing the rotation or turning of an object or body part around a fixed point.
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The word "swiveled" is derived from the Middle English verb "swivelen", which can be traced back to the Old English word "swīfian" or "swīflan". These Old English terms meant "to move swiftly" or "to revolve quickly". Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the word evolved, eventually becoming "swivel". The past tense form of the verb, "swiveled", emerged from this development.
