How to Pronounce "sweep along"
expression
ˈswip/ /əˈɫɔŋ
SWEEP-uh-LAWNG
swˈiːp/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
sweep-ul-ONG
Definition
To move someone or something forward with great force, or to make someone feel carried away by events or emotions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswip/ /əˈɫɔŋ
British English
swˈiːp/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWEEP-uh-LAWNG
UK
sweep-ul-ONG
Listen in Context
The river swept along the small boat.
We were swept along by the crowd at the concert.
She let herself be swept along by her emotions.
Everyone just got swept along in the excitement of the announcement.