How to Pronounce Sweets

To pronounce "sweets", say SWEETS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SWEETS

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💡 Tip for remembering “sweets”

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

Sounds exactly like: suites — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sweets 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.

noun

  1. A term of endearment; sweetheart.

    “I miss you, sweets.”

Synonyms

dessertbonboncandyconfectionconfectionerylollysweetness

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Words that rhyme with sweets

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seatseatssheetscleatsteatsmeetsdeceitsbleatsheatstreatsgreetsdeadbeats

Related words

sweetishsweetenedsugarysugarinesssugaredsaccharinesyrupyconfectionery

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sweets"?▾

"Sweets" has one syllable.

What does "sweets" mean?▾

Sweets: The basic taste sensation induced by sugar.

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