How to Pronounce "swollen"
word
/ˈswoʊɫən/
SWOH-luhn
/swˈəʊlən/
SWOH-luhn
Definition
Enlarged or raised because of injury, infection, or another cause; often describes a body part that is bigger than normal due to fluid buildup or inflammation.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈswoʊɫən/
British English
/swˈəʊlən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWOH-luhn
UK
SWOH-luhn
Listen in Context
His ankle is swollen after the fall.
My finger is swollen from the insect bite.
Her eyes look swollen from crying.
My gums get swollen if I don't brush regularly.