How to Pronounce "dwell on"
expression
ˈdwɛɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
DWEL-on, DWEL-awn
dwˈɛl/ /ˈɒn
dwel-ON
Definition
To think or talk about something for a long time, especially something unpleasant or negative.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdwɛɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
dwˈɛl/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DWEL-on, DWEL-awn
UK
dwel-ON
Listen in Context
Try not to dwell on your mistakes.
She often dwells on sad memories.
Don’t dwell on what you can’t change.
He tends to dwell on criticism for days.