How to pronounce puppeteer
Say it like puhp-uh-TEER. Puppeteer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEER).
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- puhp
- uh
- TEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puppeteer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of puppeteer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puhp-ih-TEER.
What does puppeteer mean?
- A person who uses a puppet.
- Someone who is manipulative and thus able to get people to do what they want or to make events develop in the way they want in a puppet-like manner.
- To control (a puppet).
- To control (an event, person, or organization) from behind the scenes.
Where does puppeteer come from?
From puppet + -eer.
Words that rhyme with puppeteer
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Questions about saying puppeteer
How do you pronounce puppeteer?
Say puhp-uh-TEER. The American pronunciation is /ˌpʌpəˈtɪr/. In British English it is /ˌpʌpɪˈtɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puppeteer?
Puppeteer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEER). Broken into parts: puhp · uh · TEER.
Is puppeteer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌpʌpɪˈtɪə/ (puhp-ih-TEER).