How to pronounce sweepstake
Say it like SWEEP-stayk. Sweepstake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEEP).
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- SWEEP
- stayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sweepstake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWEEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- staykGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sweepstake
American and British speakers say sweepstake in essentially the same way: /ˈswipˌsteɪk/ in the US and /ˈswiːpsteɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWEEP-stayk.
What does sweepstake mean?
- A lottery in which the prize or prizes constitute all the money paid by the participants.
- A prize draw.
Where does sweepstake come from?
From sweep + stake.
Questions about saying sweepstake
How do you pronounce sweepstake?
Say SWEEP-stayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈswipˌsteɪk/. In British English it is /ˈswiːpsteɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sweepstake?
Sweepstake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEEP). Broken into parts: SWEEP · stayk.
Do Americans and Brits say sweepstake the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈswipˌsteɪk/ and the British form is /ˈswiːpsteɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.