How to Pronounce "swear in"
expression
ˈswɛɹ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
SWAIR-in
swˈeə/ /ˈɪn
SWAIR-in
Definition
To officially make someone a member of a position (especially government or official jobs) by making them take a formal oath or promise.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswɛɹ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
swˈeə/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWAIR-in
UK
SWAIR-in
Listen in Context
The new mayor will be sworn in tomorrow.
The judges were sworn in before starting their work.
You must be sworn in before becoming a police officer.
He was finally sworn in as president after weeks of waiting.