How to Pronounce Semisweet

To pronounce "semisweet", say SEM-isw-eet — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

SEM-isw-eet

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💡 Tip for remembering “semisweet”

"semisweet" has 3 syllables: sem-isw-eet.

What does semisweet mean?

adjective

  1. Partially sweet or sweetened, but having a distinct bitter component. Especially used to describe dark chocolate that is much less sugary than milk chocolate.

Related words

tastefulbittersweetsemidarksemidarkenedsubdulcidbitterishsemisadsemisensuous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "semisweet"?▾

"Semisweet" has 3 syllables: sem · isw · eet.

What does "semisweet" mean?▾

Semisweet: Partially sweet or sweetened, but having a distinct bitter component. Especially used to describe dark chocolate that is much less sugary than milk chocolate.

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