How to pronounce pettywhin
Say it like PET-ee-win. Pettywhin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET).
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- PET
- ee
- win
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pettywhin 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.
- winGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pettywhin
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PET-ee-win.
What does pettywhin mean?
- The needle furze.
Where does pettywhin come from?
From petty + whin.
Questions about saying pettywhin
How do you pronounce pettywhin?
Say PET-ee-win. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛtiˌwɪn/. In British English it is /ˈpɛtiˌwɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pettywhin?
Pettywhin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET). Broken into parts: PET · ee · win.
Is pettywhin 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 /ˈpɛtiˌwɪn/ (PET-ee-win).