How to pronounce sweeps
Say it like SWEEPS. Sweeps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SWEEPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sweeps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWEEPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sweeps
American and British speakers say sweeps in essentially the same way: /swips/ in the US and /swiːps/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWEEPS.
What does sweeps mean?
- The Nielsen ratings used to measure television show viewership several times a year.
- plural of sweep How to pronounce sweep
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sweep How to pronounce sweep
Where does sweeps come from?
From sweep + -s (pluralia tantum suffix).
Words that rhyme with sweeps
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sweeps.
Questions about saying sweeps
How do you pronounce sweeps?
Say SWEEPS. The American pronunciation is /swips/. In British English it is /swiːps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sweeps?
Sweeps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SWEEPS.
Do Americans and Brits say sweeps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /swips/ and the British form is /swiːps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.