How to Pronounce "sweet and sour"
expression
SWEET-uhnd-SOW-er
SWEET-and-SOW-uh
Definition
Describes a taste or flavor that is a mix of sweetness and sourness, often used for certain types of sauces or Chinese dishes. It can also refer more generally to anything that combines pleasant and unpleasant qualities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswit/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈsaʊɝ/, /ˈsaʊɹ
British English
swˈiːt/ /ˈænd/ /sˈaʊə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWEET-uhnd-SOW-er
UK
SWEET-and-SOW-uh
Listen in Context
The sauce is sweet and sour.
I ordered sweet and sour chicken for dinner.
The fruit has a sweet and sour taste.
I love that sweet and sour sauce they serve at Chinese restaurants.