How to pronounce pettie
Say it like PET-ee. Pettie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET).
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- PET
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pettie 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 pettie
- 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 pettie mean?
- Diminutive of pet (“an animal companion”). How to pronounce pet
Where does pettie come from?
From pet + -ie.
Words that rhyme with pettie
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Words that sound like pettie
Questions about saying pettie
How do you pronounce pettie?
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 pettie?
Pettie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET). Broken into parts: PET · ee.
Is pettie 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 pettie?
Pettie sounds the same as petty in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.