How to pronounce pussycat
Say it like PUUS-ee-kat. Pussycat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUS).
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- PUUS
- ee
- kat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pussycat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUUSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- katGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of pussycat
American and British speakers say pussycat in essentially the same way: /ˈpʊsiˌkæt/ in the US and /ˈpʊsiˌkæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUUS-ee-kat.
What does pussycat mean?
- Alternative form of pussy-cat.
Questions about saying pussycat
How do you pronounce pussycat?
Say PUUS-ee-kat. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊsiˌkæt/. In British English it is /ˈpʊsiˌkæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pussycat?
Pussycat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUS). Broken into parts: PUUS · ee · kat.
Do Americans and Brits say pussycat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʊsiˌkæt/ and the British form is /ˈpʊsiˌkæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.