Pronunciation: [swˈɛltəz] (IPA) 
The word "swelters" is spelled with an "s" followed by a "w" and then the vowel sound "ɛ", represented by the letter "e". This is followed by the consonant cluster "lt" and then the vowel sound "ə", represented by the letter "e" again. Finally, the word ends with the consonant sound "rz", represented by the letters "er". The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈswɛltərz/. "Swelters" means to be oppressed by heat and humidity.
Swelters is a verb derived from the noun "swelter." It refers to the act of suffering or being uncomfortable from extreme heat or humidity. When something or someone swelters, they experience an oppressive and stifling feeling caused by excessive heat. The term is commonly used to describe the uncomfortable sensation one feels when the weather is excessively hot, and the environment lacks ventilation or air circulation.
In a literal sense, swelters can be used to describe the discomfort people experience in scorching temperatures. It typically involves sweating profusely, feeling fatigued, and being unable to cool down despite efforts to do so. Swelters can also apply to animals or even objects, such as cars or houses, becoming extremely hot and causing distress or inconvenience.
However, swelters can also be used metaphorically to describe a state of intense emotional or mental discomfort. In this sense, it refers to feeling overwhelmed or suffocated by a situation or circumstance. For example, one might say they are sweltering under the weight of work or sweltering in an oppressive relationship.
Overall, swelters captures the notion of both physical and emotional distress caused by extreme heat or overwhelming circumstances.
The word "swelters" is derived from the Middle English word "swelteren", which originated from the Old English word "sweltan". In Old English, "sweltan" meant "to die" or "to perish". Over time, the meaning of the word evolved and now refers to intense heat or suffering from extreme heat. The term "swelters" is commonly used to depict oppressive heat or the state of feeling extremely hot.
