How to Pronounce Sweetie

To pronounce "sweetie", say SWEET-ie — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈswiː.t̬i/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈswiː.t̬i/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sweetie”

"sweetie" has 2 syllables: sweet-ie. It rhymes with treaty and entreaty, if that helps it stick.

What does sweetie mean?

noun

  1. (often as a term of address) A person who is much loved.
  2. A sweetheart.

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Words that rhyme with sweetie

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

treatyentreatymeatysleetygraffitiwapitigleetyteeteebeatypeaty

Related words

sweethearttruelovesteadydeariedarlingdearestloverlove

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sweetie"?▾

"Sweetie" has 2 syllables: sweet · ie.

What is the IPA transcription of "sweetie"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sweetie" is /ˈswiː.t̬i/.

What does "sweetie" mean?▾

Sweetie: (often as a term of address) A person who is much loved.

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