How to pronounce sweepy
Say it like SWEE-pee. Sweepy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEE).
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- SWEE
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sweepy 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sweepy
American and British speakers say sweepy in essentially the same way: /ˈswipi/ in the US and /ˈswiːpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWEE-pee.
What does sweepy mean?
- Moving with a sweeping motion, or having a curving shape that suggests it.“a sweepy log”
- A lottery generally held at a workplace, usually on the results of a sporting event, where players win if their randomly chosen team wins; a sweepstake, sweep.
Where does sweepy come from?
From sweep + -y.
Words that rhyme with sweepy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sweepy.
Questions about saying sweepy
How do you pronounce sweepy?
Say SWEE-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈswipi/. In British English it is /ˈswiːpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sweepy?
Sweepy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEE). Broken into parts: SWEE · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say sweepy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈswipi/ and the British form is /ˈswiːpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.