How to pronounce sweaty
Say it like SWET-ee. Sweaty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWET).
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- SWET
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sweaty 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sweaty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SWET-ee.
What does sweaty mean?
- Covered in sweat.“John felt better after changing out of his sweaty clothes.”
- Having a tendency to sweat.“She had never met someone so sweaty.”
- Likely to cause one to sweat.“It was a hot and sweaty day.”
- One who is sweaty.
- Informal sportswear, such as a sweatshirt, pair of sweatpants or a sweatsuit.
Where does sweaty come from?
From Middle English swety, equivalent to sweat + -y.
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Words that rhyme with sweaty
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Questions about saying sweaty
How do you pronounce sweaty?
Say SWET-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɛti/. In British English it is /ˈswɛti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sweaty?
Sweaty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWET). Broken into parts: SWET · ee.
Is sweaty pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈswɛti/ (SWET-ee).