How to Pronounce "swallow a bitter pill"
expression
SWAH-loh uh BIT-er PIL
swuh-LOH uh BIT-uh PIL
Definition
To accept something difficult or unpleasant, even though you do not like it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswɑɫoʊ/, /ˈswɔɫoʊ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɪtɝ/ /ˈpɪɫ
British English
swˈɒləʊ/ /æɪ/ /bˈɪtɐ/ /pˈɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWAH-loh uh BIT-er PIL
UK
swuh-LOH uh BIT-uh PIL
Listen in Context
He had to swallow a bitter pill when he lost his job.
Failing the exam was a bitter pill to swallow for her.
Sometimes you have to swallow a bitter pill and move on.
It was hard, but I had to swallow a bitter pill when my project got canceled.