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How to pronounce “swallow”

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Pronunciation guide for swallow

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of swallow with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: The Science of Sleepthey still swallow this way.
Definition summary: (transitive) To cause (food, drink etc.) to pass from the mouth into the stomach; to take into the stomach through the throat. [from 11th c.]

Example 1 of 8

The Science of Sleep

they still swallow this way.

[Verb]
(transitive) To cause (food, drink etc.) to pass from the mouth into the stomach; to take into the stomach through the throat. [from 11th c.]
(transitive) To take (something) in so that it disappears; to consume, absorb. [from 13th c.]
(intransitive) To take food down into the stomach; to make the muscular contractions of the oesophagus to achieve this, often taken as a sign of nervousness or strong emotion. [from 18th c.]
(transitive) To accept easily or without questions; to believe, accept. [from 16th c.]
(intransitive) To engross; to appropriate; usually with up.
(transitive) To retract; to recant.
(transitive) To put up with; to bear patiently or without retaliation.
[Noun]
(archaic) A deep chasm or abyss in the earth.
(archaic) The mouth and throat; that which is used for swallowing; the gullet.
The amount swallowed in one gulp; the act of swallowing.
(nautical) The opening in a pulley block between the sheave and shell through which the rope passes.
(Nigeria) Any of various carbohydrate-based dishes that are swallowed without much chewing, commonly paired and eaten with various types of soup.