How to pronounce puppet
Say it like PUHP-ut. Puppet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHP).
- PUHP
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puppet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of puppet
American and British speakers say puppet in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌpət/ in the US and /ˈpʌpɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHP-it.
What does puppet mean?
- Any small model of a person or animal able to be moved by strings or rods, or in the form of a glove.
- A person, country, etc, controlled by another.
- The upright support for the bearing of the spindle in a lathe.
- To control or manipulate like a puppet.
Where does puppet come from?
From Middle English popet, probably from, though attested earlier than, Middle French poupette, diminutive of poupée (cf.
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Words that rhyme with puppet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of puppet.
Questions about saying puppet
How do you pronounce puppet?
Say PUHP-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌpət/. In British English it is /ˈpʌpɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puppet?
Puppet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHP). Broken into parts: PUHP · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say puppet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌpət/ and the British form is /ˈpʌpɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.