How to pronounce pettiness
Say it like PET-ee-nus. Pettiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET).
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- PET
- ee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pettiness 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pettiness
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PET-ee-nus.
What does pettiness mean?
- The quality of being petty.“The pettiness of the accounting department asking me to save a receipt from a fast-food restaurant was absurd.”
- A petty behavior, attitude, etc.
Where does pettiness come from?
From petty + -ness.
Questions about saying pettiness
How do you pronounce pettiness?
Say PET-ee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛtinəs/. In British English it is /ˈpɛtinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pettiness?
Pettiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET). Broken into parts: PET · ee · nus.
Is pettiness 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 /ˈpɛtinəs/ (PET-ee-nus).