How to pronounce tweeze
Say it like TWEEZ. Tweeze is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TWEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tweeze pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TWEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tweeze
American and British speakers say tweeze in essentially the same way: /twiz/ in the US and /twiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TWEEZ.
What does tweeze mean?
- To pluck or grasp using tweezers.
- To shape by plucking out hairs with tweezers.
- To pluck out hairs using tweezers.
Where does tweeze come from?
Back-formation from tweezers.
Words that rhyme with tweeze
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tweeze.
Questions about saying tweeze
How do you pronounce tweeze?
Say TWEEZ. The American pronunciation is /twiz/. In British English it is /twiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tweeze?
Tweeze is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TWEEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say tweeze the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /twiz/ and the British form is /twiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.