How to pronounce sweeter
Say it like SWEE-ter. Sweeter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEE).
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- SWEE
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sweeter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sweeter
- 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.
What does sweeter mean?
- comparative form of sweet: more sweet How to pronounce sweet
Words that rhyme with sweeter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sweeter.
Questions about saying sweeter
How do you pronounce sweeter?
Say SWEE-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈswitɚ/. In British English it is /ˈswiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sweeter?
Sweeter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEE). Broken into parts: SWEE · ter.
Is sweeter 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 /ˈswiːtə/ (SWEE-tuh).