How to pronounce petting
Say it like PET-ing. Petting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET).
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- PET
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of petting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PET-ing.
What does petting mean?
- present participle and gerund of pet How to pronounce pet“I am petting my rabbit.”
- The act of stroking or gently patting an animal.
- The act of kissing, stroking, etc., a person in a sexual manner.
- The act of indulging or treating as a favorite.
Words that rhyme with petting
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Questions about saying petting
How do you pronounce petting?
Say PET-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɛtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petting?
Petting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET). Broken into parts: PET · ing.
Is petting 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 /ˈpɛtɪŋ/ (PET-ing).