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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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