To pronounce "sweetest", say SWEET-est — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈswiːtəst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈswiːtəst/
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"sweetest" has 2 syllables: sweet-est. It rhymes with elitist and defeatist, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“a sweet apple”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Sweetest" has 2 syllables: sweet · est.
The IPA transcription of "sweetest" is /ˈswiːtəst/.
Sweetest: Having a pleasant taste, especially one relating to the basic taste sensation induced by sugar.
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