How to Pronounce "swoop down on"
expression
ˈswup/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SWOOP-down-awn
swˈuːp/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
sWOOP-down-on
Definition
To move quickly down from above in order to attack, catch, or take something; often used for birds or people acting fast and suddenly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswup/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
swˈuːp/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWOOP-down-awn
UK
sWOOP-down-on
Listen in Context
The hawk swooped down on the mouse in the field.
Police swooped down on the suspects at night.
The children swooped down on the table full of candy.
Reporters swooped down on the celebrity as soon as she arrived.