How Many Syllables Are in "Sweet"?

sweet has 1 syllable.

Syllable breakdown

sweet

Word
sweet
Syllable count
1
Pronunciation
/swit/
Part of speech
adjective

Definition

Tasting of sugar; also kind or pleasant.

Example sentence

The peaches were sweet and juicy.

Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..

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