How to pronounce "sweat"

sweat

Sports & Recreation
American
/swɛt/

Syllable Breakdown

sweat

How natives say sweat

British
/swɛt/

Syllable Breakdown

sweat

How natives say sweat

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'sw' sound, combining an 's' and a 'w'.

  • Move on to the 'ɛ' sound, similar to the 'e' in 'bed'.

  • End with the 't' sound by briefly touching the tongue to the back of the front teeth.

Common Mistakes

  • mispronouncing as su-et

  • adding extra syllables like 'swe-et'

  • confusing 'e' sound with 'i' sound

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'sw' sound, combining an 's' and a 'w'.

  • Move on to the 'ɛ' sound, similar to the 'e' in 'bed'.

  • End with the 't' sound by briefly touching the tongue to the back of the front teeth.

common mistakes

  • mispronouncing as su-et

  • adding extra syllables like 'swe-et'

  • confusing 'e' sound with 'i' sound

FAQ

Why is 'sweat' pronounced with a short 'e'?

'Sweat' uses a short 'e' sound, similar to 'bet'.

Is the 't' in 'sweat' silent?

No, the 't' at the end is pronounced.

Can 'sweat' be pronounced with two syllables?

No, 'sweat' is pronounced with one syllable.

Definition

sweat

Moisture exuded through the skin due to heat or physical effort.

Word Family

sweater

/ˈswɛtər/

noun

A garment worn on the upper body

Example: She wore a warm sweater.

sweaty

/ˈswɛti/

adjective

Covered in sweat

Example: After the run, he was sweaty.

sweating

/ˈswɛtɪŋ/

verb

The process of sweating

Example: Sweating helps cool the body.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Different ending sound in 'sweater'

Extra syllable in 'sweaty'

'sweating' has an '-ing' ending

Pro Tips

Focus on clarity

Make sure to clearly articulate the 't' sound at the end of 'sweat'.

Blend sounds smoothly

Practice combining the 's' and 'w' sounds without extra vowel sounds.

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