How to pronounce tweeter
Say it like TWEE-ter. Tweeter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWEE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtwitɚ/TWEE-ter
UK British/ˈtwiːtə/TWEE-tuh
- TWEE
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tweeter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TWEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tweeter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TWEE-tuh.
What does tweeter mean?
noun
- An electronic speaker designed to produce high-frequency sound.
- One who or that which makes a tweeting noise.
- One who posts messages ("tweets") on the social networking site Twitter.
Where does tweeter come from?
From to tweet + -er.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- twitterer
- tweep
Words that rhyme with tweeter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tweeter.
Questions about saying tweeter
How do you pronounce tweeter?
Say TWEE-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈtwitɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtwiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tweeter?
Tweeter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWEE). Broken into parts: TWEE · ter.
Is tweeter 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 /ˈtwiːtə/ (TWEE-tuh).