How to Pronounce Sweat Gland
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Sweat Gland Pronunciation
swet gland
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
swet gland
1 syllable
What is Sweat Gland?
One of millions of glands in the skin that produce sweat; eccrine glands across the body regulate temperature by cooling, while apocrine glands in the armpits and groin are activated by emotion.
Questions About Sweat Gland
How do you pronounce 'sweat gland'?
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Say it like this: "swet gland." The first word rhymes with "bet," and the second word sounds like "gland" (rhymes with "hand"). Put the stress on the first syllable of each word: SWET GLAND.
How many syllables does 'sweat gland' have?
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It has two syllables total: one in "sweat" (swet) and one in "gland" (gland). Together it's swet-gland.
What's the most common mispronunciation of 'sweat gland'?
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Many people accidentally say "sweet" (like the flavor) instead of "swet" (like the moisture). Remember: it's "SWET gland," not "sweet gland." The 'ea' makes a short 'e' sound, not a long 'ee' sound.
What does 'sweat' mean in everyday English?
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Sweat is the salty liquid your body produces, usually when you're hot or exercising. In medical terms, it's the moisture that comes from sweat glands in your skin.
Is there a short way to say 'sweat gland'?
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Not really a common abbreviation, but doctors might just say "sweat glands" (plural) when talking about multiple ones. You'll also hear them use the scientific names "eccrine glands" or "apocrine glands" to describe specific types.
What other medical words share the root 'gland'?
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You'll hear "gland" in words like "thyroid gland," "salivary gland," and "lymph gland." In all these cases, "gland" means a body part that makes and releases a liquid or substance.
Can you use 'sweat gland' in a sentence?
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Sure! Here's an example: "When you exercise, your sweat glands release moisture to help cool your body down." Or: "Humans have millions of sweat glands spread across their skin."
Why is it called a 'gland' instead of just a 'sweat maker'?
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A gland is a medical term for any part of your body that produces and releases a substance—like sweat, oil, or saliva. So "sweat gland" is the fancy medical way of saying "the part that makes sweat."