How to Pronounce Petering

To pronounce "petering", say PET-er-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

PET-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “petering”

"petering" has 3 syllables: pet-er-ing. It rhymes with teetering and metering, if that helps it stick.

What does petering mean?

verb

  1. In whist, to play a blue peter.

verb

  1. (most often used in the phrase peter out) To dwindle; to trail off; to diminish to nothing.

Words that rhyme with petering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

teeteringmetering

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "petering"?▾

"Petering" has 3 syllables: pet · er · ing.

What does "petering" mean?▾

Petering: In whist, to play a blue peter.

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