How to pronounce pettily
Say it like PET-uh-lee. Pettily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET).
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- PET
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pettily 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pettily
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PET-uh-lee.
What does pettily mean?
- In a petty manner.
Where does pettily come from?
From petty + -ly.
Questions about saying pettily
How do you pronounce pettily?
Say PET-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛtəli/. In British English it is /ˈpɛtəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pettily?
Pettily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET). Broken into parts: PET · uh · lee.
Is pettily 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 /ˈpɛtəli/ (PET-uh-lee).