How to Pronounce "swallow up"
expression
ˈswɑɫoʊ/, /ˈswɔɫoʊ/ /ˈəp
SWAH-loh UP
swˈɒləʊ/ /ˈʌp
swuh-LOH UP
Definition
To completely cover, consume, or take control of something, making it disappear or become part of something larger.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswɑɫoʊ/, /ˈswɔɫoʊ/ /ˈəp
British English
swˈɒləʊ/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWAH-loh UP
UK
swuh-LOH UP
Listen in Context
The large wave swallowed up the small boat.
The forest fire swallowed up the entire village.
The big company swallowed up its smaller competitor.
The darkness quickly swallowed up the last bit of sunlight.