How to pronounce petulant
Say it like PECH-uh-lunt. Petulant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PECH).
- PECH
- uh
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petulant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PECHSay 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.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of petulant
American and British speakers say petulant in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛtʃələnt/ in the US and /ˈpɛtʃʊlənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PECH-uu-lunt.
What does petulant mean?
- Childishly irritable.“Lack of sleep is causing Dave's recent petulant behavior.”
Where does petulant come from?
From Middle French, from Latin petulāns, akin to petō (“to ask for”).
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Questions about saying petulant
How do you pronounce petulant?
Say PECH-uh-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛtʃələnt/. In British English it is /ˈpɛtʃʊlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petulant?
Petulant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PECH). Broken into parts: PECH · uh · lunt.
Do Americans and Brits say petulant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛtʃələnt/ and the British form is /ˈpɛtʃʊlənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.