How to Pronounce "swallow your pride"
expression
ˈswɑɫoʊ/, /ˈswɔɫoʊ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpɹaɪd
SWAH-loh yoor PRYD
swˈɒləʊ/ /jˈɔː/ /pɹˈaɪd
swuh-LOH yaw PRYD
Definition
To do something that is embarrassing or difficult because you know it is the right thing to do, even if it hurts your pride or makes you feel less important.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswɑɫoʊ/, /ˈswɔɫoʊ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpɹaɪd
British English
swˈɒləʊ/ /jˈɔː/ /pɹˈaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWAH-loh yoor PRYD
UK
swuh-LOH yaw PRYD
Listen in Context
I had to swallow my pride and ask for help.
Sometimes, you need to swallow your pride to make peace.
He decided to swallow his pride and apologize to his friend.
Even though I didn't want to, I had to swallow my pride and admit I was wrong.