How to Pronounce "swing into action"
expression
ˈswɪŋ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈækʃən
SWING in-too AK-shun
swˈɪŋ/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /ˈækʃən
SWING in-tuh AK-shun
Definition
To quickly start doing something, especially in response to a problem or urgent situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswɪŋ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈækʃən
British English
swˈɪŋ/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /ˈækʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWING in-too AK-shun
UK
SWING in-tuh AK-shun
Listen in Context
The firefighters swing into action when they hear the alarm.
When the teacher asked for help, the students swung into action.
If there’s an emergency, the medical team will swing into action.
As soon as the project was approved, everyone swung into action and started working.