How to pronounce petted
Say it like PET-id. Petted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET).
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- PET
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petted 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.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of petted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PET-id.
What does petted mean?
- past participle of pet How to pronounce pet
- simple past of pet How to pronounce pet
Words that rhyme with petted
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Questions about saying petted
How do you pronounce petted?
Say PET-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpɛtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petted?
Petted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET). Broken into parts: PET · id.
Is petted 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 /ˈpɛtɪd/ (PET-id).