How to Pronounce Swallowed

To pronounce "swallowed", say SWALL-ow-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈswɒl.əʊd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈswɒl.əʊd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “swallowed”

"swallowed" has 3 syllables: swall-ow-ed. It rhymes with hollowed and wallowed, if that helps it stick.

What does swallowed mean?

verb

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

Synonyms

buycreditcreedconsumedevoureatgulpabsorb

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Words that rhyme with swallowed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hollowedwallowedfollowedholloed

Related words

enclosedengulfedenvelopedatecaughtconsumeddevouredeaten

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swallowed"?▾

"Swallowed" has 3 syllables: swall · ow · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "swallowed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "swallowed" is /ˈswɒl.əʊd/.

What does "swallowed" mean?▾

Swallowed: To cause (food, drink etc.) to pass from the mouth into the stomach; to take into the stomach through the throat.

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