How to pronounce poppet
Say it like POP-it. Poppet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP).
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US American/ˈpɑpɪt/POP-it
UK British/ˈpɒpɪt/POP-it
- POP
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poppet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of poppet
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POP-it.
What does poppet mean?
noun
- An endearingly sweet or beautiful child.
- A young woman or girl.“Come 'ere, poppet!”
- The stem and valve head in a poppet valve.
Where does poppet come from?
A variant of puppet.
Questions about saying poppet
How do you pronounce poppet?
Say POP-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑpɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpɒpɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poppet?
Poppet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP). Broken into parts: POP · it.
Is poppet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒpɪt/ (POP-it).