How to pronounce sweethearts
Say it like SWEET-harts. Sweethearts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEET).
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- SWEET
- harts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sweethearts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWEETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- hartsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of sweethearts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SWEET-hahts.
What does sweethearts mean?
- plural of sweetheart How to pronounce sweetheart
Questions about saying sweethearts
How do you pronounce sweethearts?
Say SWEET-harts. The American pronunciation is /ˈswitˌhɑrts/. In British English it is /ˈswiːtˌhɑːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sweethearts?
Sweethearts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEET). Broken into parts: SWEET · harts.
Is sweethearts 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 /ˈswiːtˌhɑːts/ (SWEET-hahts).