To pronounce "sweepstake", say SWEEPST-ak-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈswipˌsteɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈswipˌsteɪk/
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"sweepstake" has 3 syllables: sweepst-ak-e. It rhymes with break and opaque, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Sweepstake" has 3 syllables: sweepst · ak · e.
The IPA transcription of "sweepstake" is /ˈswipˌsteɪk/.
Sweepstake: A lottery in which the prize or prizes constitute all the money paid by the participants.
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