How to pronounce petties
Say it like PET-eez. Petties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET).
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- PET
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petties 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of petties
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PET-eez.
What does petties mean?
- Petty or miscellaneous expenses.
- plural of petty How to pronounce petty
- plural of pettie How to pronounce pettie
Where does petties come from?
From petty (adjective, noun) + -ies.
Questions about saying petties
How do you pronounce petties?
Say PET-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛtiz/. In British English it is /ˈpɛtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petties?
Petties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET). Broken into parts: PET · eez.
Is petties 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 /ˈpɛtiz/ (PET-eez).