How to Pronounce Pets

To pronounce "pets", say PETS — one syllable, IPA /pɛts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/pɛts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pets”

"pets" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with assets and epithets, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: petz — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pets mean?

noun

  1. An animal kept as a companion.
  2. (by extension) Something kept as a companion, including inanimate objects. (pet rock, pet plant, etc.)

verb

  1. To stroke or fondle (an animal).
  2. To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.

noun

  1. A fit of petulance, a sulk, arising from the impression that one has been offended or slighted.

Synonyms

companion animalmopepoutfeel upgropetouch uppatsmoothcoddle

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Words that rhyme with pets

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

assetsepithetsfretsbegetstzetzeupsetsrosettessweatssetsoffsetssilhouettesdiskettes

Related words

duckydeariedearyloveddarlingfavoredfavoritefavourite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pets"?▾

"Pets" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pets"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pets" is /pɛts/.

What does "pets" mean?▾

Pets: An animal kept as a companion.

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