How to pronounce puppetry
Say it like PUHP-uh-tree. Puppetry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHP).
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- PUHP
- uh
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puppetry 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of puppetry
American and British speakers say puppetry in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌpətri/ in the US and /ˈpʌpətri/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHP-uh-tree.
What does puppetry mean?
- The art of making, and performing with puppets
- The action of a puppet, or a stilted or puppet-like dramatic performance
Where does puppetry come from?
From puppet + -ry.
Questions about saying puppetry
How do you pronounce puppetry?
Say PUHP-uh-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌpətri/. In British English it is /ˈpʌpətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puppetry?
Puppetry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHP). Broken into parts: PUHP · uh · tree.
Do Americans and Brits say puppetry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌpətri/ and the British form is /ˈpʌpətri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.