How to Pronounce "swear off"
expression
ˈswɛɹ/ /ˈɔf
SWAIR-awf
swˈeə/ /ˈɒf
sw-AIR-of
Definition
To make a serious promise that you will stop doing something, especially a habit or behavior, and not do it again.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswɛɹ/ /ˈɔf
British English
swˈeə/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWAIR-awf
UK
sw-AIR-of
Listen in Context
He decided to swear off junk food for his health.
After her birthday, she swore off eating cake.
I want to swear off soda this year.
She really swore off dating after that terrible breakup.