How to Pronounce Petting

To pronounce "petting", say PETT-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɛtɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɛtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “petting”

"petting" has 2 syllables: pett-ing. It rhymes with besetting and upsetting, if that helps it stick.

What does petting mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. The act of stroking or gently patting an animal.
  2. The act of kissing, stroking, etc., a person in a sexual manner.

Synonyms

mopepoutfeel upgropetouch uppatsmoothcoddle

Words that rhyme with petting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

besettingupsettingsettingbloodlettinginterpretingwettingnettinggettingjettingfrettingoffsettingsweating

Related words

caressingkissingfondlingsnugglingcuddlinghuggingneckingsmooching

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "petting"?▾

"Petting" has 2 syllables: pett · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "petting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "petting" is /ˈpɛtɪŋ/.

What does "petting" mean?▾

Petting: To stroke or fondle (an animal).

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