How to Pronounce "sweepstakes"
word
ˈswipˌsteɪks
SWEEP-stayks
swˈiːpsteɪks
SWEEP-stayks
Definition
A sweepstakes is a contest or promotion where participants enter for a chance to win prizes, often picked by random draw.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswipˌsteɪks
British English
swˈiːpsteɪks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWEEP-stayks
UK
SWEEP-stayks
Listen in Context
You can enter the sweepstakes to win a new car.
The company is holding a sweepstakes for its customers.
I saw an ad for a sweepstakes on TV last night.
Did you hear about the vacation sweepstakes at the mall? They're giving away free trips to Hawaii.