English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Swelling Pronunciation
Swelling is pronounced SWE-ling, IPA /ˈswɛlɪŋ/.
SWE-ling
US /ˈswɛlɪŋ/ · UK /ˈswɛlɪŋ/
Syllables: SWE · ling (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun and verb (present participle): An area of the body that has grown larger through injury or illness, or the act of growing larger.
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Swelling in a Sentence
- The swelling around his ankle went down overnight.
- Ice helps with swelling in the first day.
- The crowd was swelling by the minute.
Common Mispronunciations of Swelling
Not SWEE-ling
Clip this vowel to the e of well, because nothing long belongs in the word.
Tip: Swelling and spelling sit one consonant apart, which is enough to make dictation interesting.
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