How to pronounce pussywhipped
Say it like PUUS-eeh-wipt. Pussywhipped has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUS).
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- PUUS
- eeh
- wipt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pussywhipped 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.
- wiptGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pussywhipped
American and British speakers say pussywhipped in essentially the same way: /ˈpʊsihˌwɪpt/ in the US and /ˈpʊsihˌwɪpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUUS-eeh-wipt.
What does pussywhipped mean?
- past participle of pussywhip How to pronounce pussywhip
Where does pussywhipped come from?
First attested 1956. From pussy and whipped.
Questions about saying pussywhipped
How do you pronounce pussywhipped?
Say PUUS-eeh-wipt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊsihˌwɪpt/. In British English it is /ˈpʊsihˌwɪpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pussywhipped?
Pussywhipped has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUS). Broken into parts: PUUS · eeh · wipt.
Do Americans and Brits say pussywhipped the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʊsihˌwɪpt/ and the British form is /ˈpʊsihˌwɪpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.