How to pronounce sweeteners
Say it like SWEE-tuh-nerz. Sweeteners has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEE).
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- SWEE
- tuh
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sweeteners 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.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sweeteners
- 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-nuz.
What does sweeteners mean?
- plural of sweetener How to pronounce sweetener
Questions about saying sweeteners
How do you pronounce sweeteners?
Say SWEE-tuh-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈswitənɚz/. In British English it is /ˈswiːtənəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sweeteners?
Sweeteners has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEE). Broken into parts: SWEE · tuh · nerz.
Is sweeteners 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 /ˈswiːtənəz/ (SWEE-tuh-nuz).