How to Pronounce Tweet

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/twiːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tweet”

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

What does tweet mean?

noun

  1. The sound of a bird; any short high-pitched sound or whistle.
  2. An entry posted on the microblogging service Twitter.

verb

  1. To make a short high-pitched sound, like that of certain birds.
  2. To post an update to Twitter.

interjection

  1. An onomatopoeic of bird singing.

Words that rhyme with tweet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conceitsweetobsoleterepleteeffetecompleteconcretebittersweetheatdeceitretreatbeat

Related words

twitchnippinchtwingevellicatesqueezechirptwitter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tweet"?▾

"Tweet" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tweet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tweet" is /twiːt/.

What does "tweet" mean?▾

Tweet: The sound of a bird; any short high-pitched sound or whistle.

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