How to pronounce petter
Say it like PET-er. Petter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET).
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US American/ˈpɛtər/PET-er
UK British/ˈpɛtə/PET-uh
- PET
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petter 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of petter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PET-uh.
What does petter mean?
noun
- One who pets.
- To make an irregular, repetitive sound.
Where does petter come from?
From pet + -er.
Questions about saying petter
How do you pronounce petter?
Say PET-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛtər/. In British English it is /ˈpɛtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petter?
Petter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET). Broken into parts: PET · er.
Is petter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɛtə/ (PET-uh).