How to Pronounce "swallow"
word
/ˈswɑɫoʊ/
SWAH-loh
/swˈɒləʊ/
SWO-loh
Definition
To swallow means to make food, drink, or something else go from your mouth down into your body. It is also the name of a small bird with long pointed wings.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈswɑɫoʊ/
British English
/swˈɒləʊ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWAH-loh
UK
SWO-loh
Listen in Context
Please swallow the pill with water.
The baby cannot swallow solid food yet.
We saw a swallow near the window this morning.
I had to swallow my pride and ask for help.