How to Pronounce "swear on"
expression
ˈswɛɹ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SWAIR-on, SWAIR-awn
swˈeə/ /ˈɒn
swAIR-on
Definition
To promise strongly that something is true, calling something very important (like your mother's life or the Bible) as proof of honesty.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswɛɹ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
swˈeə/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWAIR-on, SWAIR-awn
UK
swAIR-on
Listen in Context
I swear on my mother's life, I'm telling the truth.
She swore on the Bible that she didn't steal anything.
You can trust me, I swear on my honor.
Dude, I swear on everything I love, I didn't touch your phone.