How to Pronounce "swaddle"
word
ˈswɒdəl
SWAH-duhl
swˈɒdəl
sw-OD-uhl
Definition
To wrap a baby tightly in a blanket or cloth to keep them warm and help them feel secure.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswɒdəl
British English
swˈɒdəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWAH-duhl
UK
sw-OD-uhl
Listen in Context
The nurse showed us how to swaddle our newborn.
Parents often swaddle babies to help them sleep better.
You should not swaddle a baby too tightly.
Some babies love being swaddled, while others do not.