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Swallow Pronunciation

Swallow is pronounced SWAH-loh, IPA /ˈswɑloʊ/.

SWAH-loh

US /ˈswɑloʊ/  ·  UK /ˈswɒləʊ/

Syllables: SWAH · loh (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)

verb and noun: To make food or drink go down your throat, or a small fast flying bird with a forked tail.

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Swallow in a Sentence

  • Take a sip of water and swallow slowly.
  • A swallow built a nest under the eaves.
  • He swallowed his pride and apologised.

Common Mispronunciations of Swallow

Not SWAY-loh

The a after the w opens to ah, the same shift you hear in want, wash, and watch. It never becomes the ay of sway.

Not swah-LOH

Second syllable stays quiet. The ow on the end is an unstressed loh, not a stressed one and not the ow of cow.

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