How to Pronounce "sweep down on"
expression
ˈswip/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SWEEP DOUN AWN
swˈiːp/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
SWEEP DOUN ON
Definition
To move quickly and suddenly down towards someone or something, often to attack or catch them by surprise.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswip/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
swˈiːp/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWEEP DOUN AWN
UK
SWEEP DOUN ON
Listen in Context
The eagle swept down on its prey.
The storm clouds swept down on the town.
A group of bats swept down on the trees at dusk.
Reporters swept down on the celebrity as soon as she arrived.