How to pronounce sweetie
Say it like SWEE-tee. Sweetie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEE).
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- SWEE
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sweetie 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sweetie
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SWEE-tee.
What does sweetie mean?
- a person loved by another person
Where does sweetie come from?
From sweet + -ie.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with sweetie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sweetie.
Questions about saying sweetie
How do you pronounce sweetie?
Say SWEE-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈswiti/. In British English it is /ˈswiːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sweetie?
Sweetie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEE). Broken into parts: SWEE · tee.
Is sweetie 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 /ˈswiːti/ (SWEE-tee).