How to pronounce pussycats
Say it like PUUS-ee-kats. Pussycats has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUS).
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- PUUS
- ee
- kats
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pussycats 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.
- katsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of pussycats
American and British speakers say pussycats in essentially the same way: /ˈpʊsiˌkæts/ in the US and /ˈpʊsiˌkæts/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUUS-ee-kats.
What does pussycats mean?
- plural of pussycat How to pronounce pussycat
Questions about saying pussycats
How do you pronounce pussycats?
Say PUUS-ee-kats. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊsiˌkæts/. In British English it is /ˈpʊsiˌkæts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pussycats?
Pussycats has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUS). Broken into parts: PUUS · ee · kats.
Do Americans and Brits say pussycats the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʊsiˌkæts/ and the British form is /ˈpʊsiˌkæts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.