How to pronounce petti
Say it like PET-ih. Petti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET).
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US American/ˈpɛtɪ/PET-ih
UK British/ˈpɛtɪ/PET-ih
- PET
- ih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petti 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of petti
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PET-ih.
What does petti mean?
noun
- A petticoat.
Where does petti come from?
Clipping of petticoat.
Questions about saying petti
How do you pronounce petti?
Say PET-ih. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛtɪ/. In British English it is /ˈpɛtɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petti?
Petti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET). Broken into parts: PET · ih.
Is petti 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 /ˈpɛtɪ/ (PET-ih).