How to Pronounce "a swelled head"
expression
uh SWELD HED
uh SWELD HED
Definition
To have 'a swelled head' means to be too proud or think too highly of yourself, often because of success or praise.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈswɛɫd/ /ˈhɛd
British English
æɪ/ /swˈɛld/ /hˈɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh SWELD HED
UK
uh SWELD HED
Listen in Context
After winning the award, he got a swelled head.
Try not to get a swelled head after all those compliments.
She doesn't have a swelled head despite her success.
After that viral video, don't let it give you a swelled head!