How to pronounce sweetest
Say it like SWEE-tust. Sweetest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEE).
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US American/ˈswitəst/SWEE-tust
UK British/ˈswiːtəst/SWEE-tust
- SWEE
- tust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sweetest 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.
- tustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sweetest
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SWEE-tust.
What does sweetest mean?
adjective
- superlative form of sweet: most sweet How to pronounce sweet
Questions about saying sweetest
How do you pronounce sweetest?
Say SWEE-tust. The American pronunciation is /ˈswitəst/. In British English it is /ˈswiːtəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sweetest?
Sweetest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEE). Broken into parts: SWEE · tust.
Is sweetest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈswiːtəst/ (SWEE-tust).