How to Pronounce "wallow in"
expression
ˈwɑɫoʊ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
WAH-loh in
wˈɒləʊ/ /ˈɪn
WOL-oh in
Definition
To spend a lot of time experiencing or enjoying a negative emotion or situation, often without trying to change it. It commonly refers to emotions like sadness, self-pity, or guilt.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɑɫoʊ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
wˈɒləʊ/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAH-loh in
UK
WOL-oh in
Listen in Context
She likes to wallow in sadness after a breakup.
Don't wallow in self-pity; things will get better.
He tends to wallow in guilt after making a mistake.
Sometimes you just need a day to wallow in your feelings.