How to pronounce sweltered
Say it like SWEL-terd. Sweltered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEL).
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- SWEL
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sweltered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sweltered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SWEL-tud.
What does sweltered mean?
- simple past and past participle of swelter How to pronounce swelter
Words that rhyme with sweltered
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sweltered.
Questions about saying sweltered
How do you pronounce sweltered?
Say SWEL-terd. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɛltɚd/. In British English it is /ˈswɛltəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sweltered?
Sweltered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWEL). Broken into parts: SWEL · terd.
Is sweltered 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 /ˈswɛltəd/ (SWEL-tud).