How to Pronounce Swallow

To pronounce "swallow", say SWALL-ow — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈswɒləʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈswɒləʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “swallow”

"swallow" has 2 syllables: swall-ow. It rhymes with hollow and wallow, if that helps it stick.

What does swallow mean?

noun

A deep chasm or abyss in the earth.
The amount swallowed in one gulp; the act of swallowing.
“He took the aspirin with a single swallow of water.”

verb

To cause (food, drink etc.) to pass from the mouth into the stomach; to take into the stomach through the throat.
To take (something) in so that it disappears; to consume, absorb.

Synonyms

buy credit creed consume devour eat gulp absorb

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Words that rhyme with swallow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hollow wallow follow paulo rollo metallo dalo collo collow garafalo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swallow"?▾

"Swallow" has 2 syllables: swall · ow.

What is the IPA transcription of "swallow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "swallow" is /ˈswɒləʊ/.

What does "swallow" mean?▾

Swallow: A deep chasm or abyss in the earth.

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