How to Pronounce "short and sweet"
expression
SHORT and SWEET
SHAWT and SWEET
Definition
Used to describe something, especially speech or writing, that is brief but pleasant and to the point.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɔɹt/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈswit
British English
ʃˈɔːt/ /ˈænd/ /swˈiːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHORT and SWEET
UK
SHAWT and SWEET
Listen in Context
Let's keep the meeting short and sweet.
Her speech was short and sweet.
I like books that are short and sweet.
Thanks for keeping your explanation short and sweet—I understood everything.