How to Pronounce Puss

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

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Syllable

4

Letters

/pʊs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “puss”

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

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

What does puss mean?

noun

  1. (often as a term of address) A cat.

    “Come here, puss! I've got some milk for you.”

  2. A girl or young woman, or any child.

Synonyms

moggiemoggy

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Words that rhyme with puss

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

superfluousthusbussfusscussdiscusssussbruskwusssusbusplus

Related words

pussykittypussycatkitty-catcuntslitnookykitten

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "puss"?▾

"Puss" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "puss"?▾

The IPA transcription of "puss" is /pʊs/.

What does "puss" mean?▾

Puss: (often as a term of address) A cat.

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