The spelling of the word "swerv" may seem unusual, but it actually follows the standard English pronunciation rules. The IPA phonetic transcription of "swerv" is /swɜːv/. The "s" and "w" sounds are pronounced together, followed by the vowel sound "ɜː" (as in "her"), and ending with the consonant sound "v". The "e" in "swerv" is silent, as it often is in English words. So, despite its unique look, "swerv" is a phonetically accurate spelling for the English word it represents.