How to pronounce sweaters
Say it like SWET-erz. Sweaters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWET).
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- SWET
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sweaters 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sweaters
- 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-uz.
What does sweaters mean?
- plural of sweater How to pronounce sweater
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sweater How to pronounce sweater
Words that rhyme with sweaters
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sweaters.
Questions about saying sweaters
How do you pronounce sweaters?
Say SWET-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɛtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈswɛtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sweaters?
Sweaters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWET). Broken into parts: SWET · erz.
Is sweaters 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 /ˈswɛtəz/ (SWET-uz).