How to Pronounce "swan around"
expression
ˈswɑn/, /ˈswɔn/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
SWAHN-uh-ROWND
swˈɒn/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
swon-uh-ROWND
Definition
To walk or move around in a way that shows you are proud, confident, or trying to get noticed, often seeming a bit arrogant or showing off.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswɑn/, /ˈswɔn/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
swˈɒn/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWAHN-uh-ROWND
UK
swon-uh-ROWND
Listen in Context
It’s easy to swan around when you don’t have real problems.
He always swans around the office in expensive suits.
She likes to swan around at parties so everyone notices her.
The manager swanned around giving orders to everyone.