How to Pronounce Sweetheart

To pronounce "sweetheart", say SWEETH-eart — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈswiːtˌhɑːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈswiːtˌhɑːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sweetheart”

"sweetheart" has 2 syllables: sweeth-eart. It rhymes with impart and tart, if that helps it stick.

What does sweetheart mean?

noun

  1. A person who is always very kind.

    “She is such a sweetheart: she never complains about me being late.”

  2. A person very much liked or loved by someone, especially when both partners are young.

    “John married his high-school sweetheart in 1981.”

Synonyms

sweetiedarlingdear

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Words that rhyme with sweetheart

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

imparttartpartdartsmartstartheartdepartartapartcounterpartcart

Related words

sweetietruelovelulubeautystunnersteadylookersmasher

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sweetheart"?▾

"Sweetheart" has 2 syllables: sweeth · eart.

What is the IPA transcription of "sweetheart"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sweetheart" is /ˈswiːtˌhɑːt/.

What does "sweetheart" mean?▾

Sweetheart: A person who is always very kind.

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