How to Pronounce "sweetbreads"
word
ˈswiːtˌbrɛdz
SWEET-bredz
swˈiːtbɹɛdz
sweet-BREDZ
Definition
Sweetbreads are the cooked glands, usually the thymus or pancreas, of a young animal such as a calf or lamb, eaten as a delicacy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswiːtˌbrɛdz
British English
swˈiːtbɹɛdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWEET-bredz
UK
sweet-BREDZ
Listen in Context
I tried sweetbreads for the first time in France.
Sweetbreads are often served with a creamy sauce.
Some people love sweetbreads, while others do not.
Chef Marco prepares his signature dish using sweetbreads and mushrooms.