How to pronounce sweeper
Say it like SWEE-per. Sweeper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEE).
- SWEE
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sweeper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sweeper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SWEE-puh.
What does sweeper mean?
- One who sweeps; one whose occupation is sweeping.
- One who sweeps floors or chimneys.
- A detector for mines.
Where does sweeper come from?
From Middle English swepere, swepare, equivalent to sweep + -er.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- libero
- carpet sweeper
Words that rhyme with sweeper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sweeper.
Questions about saying sweeper
How do you pronounce sweeper?
Say SWEE-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈswipɚ/. In British English it is /ˈswiːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sweeper?
Sweeper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEE). Broken into parts: SWEE · per.
Is sweeper 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 /ˈswiːpə/ (SWEE-puh).