How to pronounce sweetener
Say it like SWEE-tuh-ner. Sweetener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEE).
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- SWEE
- tuh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sweetener 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sweetener
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SWEE-tuh-nuh.
What does sweetener mean?
- Something added to food to sweeten its taste, especially an artificial substitute for sugar.
- Something given or added to a deal to sweeten another's attitude, especially a bribe or kickback.
- A shill bidder at an auction.
Where does sweetener come from?
From sweeten + -er (agent suffix).
Questions about saying sweetener
How do you pronounce sweetener?
Say SWEE-tuh-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈswitənɚ/. In British English it is /ˈswiːtənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sweetener?
Sweetener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEE). Broken into parts: SWEE · tuh · ner.
Is sweetener 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 /ˈswiːtənə/ (SWEE-tuh-nuh).