How to pronounce whetted
Say it like WET-id. Whetted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WET).
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- WET
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whetted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of whetted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WET-id.
What does whetted mean?
- Having undergone the process of whetting; sharpened or honed.
- (of a surface) exposed to a working fluid.“The inside of a valve has whetted parts constructed of corrosion-resistant material.”
- simple past and past participle of whet How to pronounce whet
Words that rhyme with whetted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whetted.
Questions about saying whetted
How do you pronounce whetted?
Say WET-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈwɛtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whetted?
Whetted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WET). Broken into parts: WET · id.
Is whetted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈwɛtɪd/ (WET-id).