How to pronounce pet
Say it like PET. Pet is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of pet
American and British speakers say pet in essentially the same way: /pɛt/ in the US and /pɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PET.
What does pet mean?
- a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
- a special loved one
- a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight)
- preferred above all others and treated with partiality“the favored child”
Where does pet come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Words that rhyme with pet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pet.
Questions about saying pet
How do you pronounce pet?
Say PET. The American pronunciation is /pɛt/. In British English it is /pɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pet?
Pet is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PET.
Do Americans and Brits say pet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɛt/ and the British form is /pɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.