How to pronounce spet
Say it like SPET. Spet is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of spet
American and British speakers say spet in essentially the same way: /spɛt/ in the US and /spɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPET.
What does spet mean?
- To spit; to throw out.
Where does spet come from?
Inherited from Middle English spet.
Words that rhyme with spet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spet.
Questions about saying spet
How do you pronounce spet?
Say SPET. The American pronunciation is /spɛt/. In British English it is /spɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spet?
Spet is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPET.
Do Americans and Brits say spet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spɛt/ and the British form is /spɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.