How to pronounce petit
Say it like PET-ee. Petit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce petit. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PET
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petit 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of petit
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PET-ee.
What does petit mean?
- Petite: small, little.
- Unimportant; cheap; easily replaced.
- Small, minor.
- Synonym of brevier.
Words that rhyme with petit
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of petit.
Words that sound like petit
Questions about saying petit
How do you pronounce petit?
Say PET-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛti/. In British English it is /ˈpɛti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petit?
Petit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET). Broken into parts: PET · ee.
Is petit pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈpɛti/ (PET-ee).
What words sound the same as petit?
Petit sounds the same as petty in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.