How to Pronounce "sweepstake"
word
ˈswipˌsteɪk
SWEEP-stayk
swˈiːpsteɪk
SWEEP-stake
Definition
A sweepstake is a type of contest in which you can win prizes or money, usually by entering your name or buying a ticket, and the winner is chosen by chance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswipˌsteɪk
British English
swˈiːpsteɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWEEP-stayk
UK
SWEEP-stake
Listen in Context
I entered a sweepstake to win a new car.
The school organized a sweepstake to raise money.
You don’t have to pay to join the sweepstake.
My friend actually won a trip to Paris from an online sweepstake.