How to Pronounce Puppet

To pronounce "puppet", say PUPP-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpʌpɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpʌpɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “puppet”

"puppet" has 2 syllables: pupp-et. It rhymes with muppet and pipet, if that helps it stick.

What does puppet mean?

noun

  1. Any small model of a person or animal able to be moved by strings or rods, or in the form of a glove.
  2. A person, country, etc, controlled by another.

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Words that rhyme with puppet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

muppetpipetpipitfrippetwhippetcuppettpripet

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "puppet"?▾

"Puppet" has 2 syllables: pupp · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "puppet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "puppet" is /ˈpʌpɪt/.

What does "puppet" mean?▾

Puppet: Any small model of a person or animal able to be moved by strings or rods, or in the form of a glove.

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