How to Pronounce "swallowing"
word
/ˈswɑɫoʊɪŋ/
SWAH-loh-ing
/swˈɒləʊɪŋ/
swuh-LOH-ing
Definition
The act of making food, drink, or saliva move from your mouth down into your throat and stomach.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈswɑɫoʊɪŋ/
British English
/swˈɒləʊɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWAH-loh-ing
UK
swuh-LOH-ing
Listen in Context
She has trouble swallowing pills.
Fast swallowing can cause choking.
Babies learn swallowing early in life.
He felt pain while swallowing after his sore throat worsened.