How to pronounce pussywhip
Say it like PUUS-eeh-wip. Pussywhip has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce pussywhip. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PUUS
- eeh
- wip
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pussywhip 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.
- eehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- wipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pussywhip
American and British speakers say pussywhip in essentially the same way: /ˈpʊsihˌwɪp/ in the US and /ˈpʊsihˌwɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUUS-eeh-wip.
What does pussywhip mean?
- To dominate a male partner, especially by sexual politics.
Where does pussywhip come from?
From pussy + whip.
Questions about saying pussywhip
How do you pronounce pussywhip?
Say PUUS-eeh-wip. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊsihˌwɪp/. In British English it is /ˈpʊsihˌwɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pussywhip?
Pussywhip has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUS). Broken into parts: PUUS · eeh · wip.
Do Americans and Brits say pussywhip the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʊsihˌwɪp/ and the British form is /ˈpʊsihˌwɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.