The word "swope" is spelled with the letter "w" following the letter "s." This spelling represents a voiceless labialized alveolar fricative, which is transcribed in IPA as /sw/. The sound made when pronouncing this word involves a short, sharp intake of breath followed by a sustained "s" sound and a labialized "w" sound. Despite its unusual spelling, the word "swope" is widely recognized and frequently used, particularly as a surname.