How to Pronounce Sweet

To pronounce "sweet", say SWEET — one syllable, IPA /swiːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

5

Letters

/swiːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sweet”

"sweet" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with conceit and obsolete, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: suite, sweatt, swete — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sweet mean?

noun

  1. The basic taste sensation induced by sugar.
  2. A confection made from sugar, or high in sugar content; a candy.

verb

  1. To sweeten.

adjective

  1. Having a pleasant taste, especially one relating to the basic taste sensation induced by sugar.

    “a sweet apple”

  2. Having a taste of sugar.

Synonyms

dessertbonboncandyconfectionconfectionerylollysweetnessawesomeradwicked

Antonyms

lameuncoolnonsweetsugarlessunsugaredunsweet

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Words that rhyme with sweet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conceitobsoleterepleteeffetecompleteconcretebittersweetheatdeceitretreatbeatdiscreet

Related words

sweetishsweetenedsugarysugarinesssugaredsaccharinesyrupyconfectionery

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sweet"?▾

"Sweet" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sweet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sweet" is /swiːt/.

What does "sweet" mean?▾

Sweet: The basic taste sensation induced by sugar.

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