How to pronounce wetsuit
Say it like WET-soot. Wetsuit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WET).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce wetsuit. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- WET
- soot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wetsuit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sootGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of wetsuit
American and British speakers say wetsuit in essentially the same way: /ˈwɛtˌsut/ in the US and /ˈwɛtˌsuːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: WET-soot.
What does wetsuit mean?
- A close fitting, insulating garment usually made from neoprene or similar material designed to keep one warm during activities on or under water.
Where does wetsuit come from?
From wet + suit.
Questions about saying wetsuit
How do you pronounce wetsuit?
Say WET-soot. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛtˌsut/. In British English it is /ˈwɛtˌsuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wetsuit?
Wetsuit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WET). Broken into parts: WET · soot.
Do Americans and Brits say wetsuit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɛtˌsut/ and the British form is /ˈwɛtˌsuːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.