How to pronounce sweeting
Say it like SWEE-ting. Sweeting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEE).
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- SWEE
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sweeting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sweeting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SWEE-ting.
What does sweeting mean?
- present participle and gerund of sweet How to pronounce sweet
Where does sweeting come from?
From sweet + -ing.
Words that rhyme with sweeting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sweeting.
Questions about saying sweeting
How do you pronounce sweeting?
Say SWEE-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈswitɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈswiːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sweeting?
Sweeting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEE). Broken into parts: SWEE · ting.
Is sweeting 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 /ˈswiːtɪŋ/ (SWEE-ting).