How to Pronounce "sweep over"
expression
ˈswip/ /ˈoʊvɝ
SWEEP OH-ver
swˈiːp/ /ˈəʊvɐ
sweep OH-vuh
Definition
To move quickly and forcefully across something, or to suddenly affect someone strongly, especially with emotions or feelings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswip/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
swˈiːp/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWEEP OH-ver
UK
sweep OH-vuh
Listen in Context
A feeling of happiness swept over me when I saw my friends.
Dark clouds swept over the city before the storm.
A wave of fear swept over the crowd.
A sudden calm swept over me just before I went on stage.