English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Pet Pronunciation
Pet is pronounced PET, IPA /ˈpɛt/.
PET
US /ˈpɛt/ · UK /ˈpɛt/
Syllables: PET (1 syllable)
noun and verb: An animal kept for company, or to stroke one gently.
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Pet in a Sentence
- Their first pet was a rescue greyhound.
- No pet is allowed in the flats.
- She petted the dog and moved on.
Common Mispronunciations of Pet
Not PAT
Pat, pet and pit run up the mouth in three clear steps, and this word takes the middle one.
Not PED
The close is a plain t with the voice switched off, which keeps the word away from the prefix ped.
Tip: Pets stays at one beat and petted takes two, which is the usual pattern after a t.
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