How to pronounce sweater
Say it like SWET-er. Sweater has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWET).
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- SWET
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sweater pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sweater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SWET-uh.
What does sweater mean?
- a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
- a person who perspires
Where does sweater come from?
From Middle English swētere, equivalent to sweat + -er.
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Words that rhyme with sweater
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Questions about saying sweater
How do you pronounce sweater?
Say SWET-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɛtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈswɛtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sweater?
Sweater has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWET). Broken into parts: SWET · er.
Is sweater pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈswɛtə/ (SWET-uh).