Sweater: how to say it, spell it and use it
sweater
/ˈswetər/
Short answer
The English word sweater is pronounced /ˈswetər/. It is spelled S-W-E-A-T-E-R and has 7 letters. With a or an: a sweater. The plural is sweaters. In British English people say jumper.
Example sentence
My sweater is soft.
American English. British English says jumper.
Key facts
- English
- sweater
- Pronunciation
- /ˈswetər/
- With a or an
- a sweater
- Plural
- sweaters
- British
- jumper
- Spelling
- S-W-E-A-T-E-R
- Number of letters
- 7
- Word list
- Clothes in English: Words and Pronunciation for Kids
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How do you pronounce sweater?
Sweater is pronounced /ˈswetər/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell sweater?
Sweater is spelled S-W-E-A-T-E-R. It has 7 letters.
What is the plural of sweater?
The plural of sweater is sweaters.
Do you say a or an before sweater?
Say a sweater.
How do you use sweater in a sentence?
For example: My sweater is soft.
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