How do you pronounce "sweatshirt"?

In American English: /ˈswɛtˌʃɝːt/ (SWEHT-shurt). In British English: /swˈɛtʃɜːt/ (SW-ehch). In Canadian English: /ˈswɛtˌʃɝːt/ (SWEHT-shurt). In Australian English: /swˈɛtʃɜːt/ (SW-ehch).

Is "sweatshirt" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈswɛtˌʃɝːt/ (SWEHT-shurt), while in British English it's /swˈɛtʃɜːt/ (SW-ehch).

How to Pronounce "sweatshirt"

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sweatshirt

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/ˈswɛtˌʃɝːt/

SWEHT-shurt

Syllable Breakdown

swɛtsweat·ʃɝːtshirt

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