How to Pronounce Pussy

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

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Letters

/ˈpʊsɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pussy”

"pussy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat.

What does pussy mean?

noun

  1. A cat.
  2. An affectionate term for a woman or girl, seen as having characteristics associated with cats such as sweetness.

Synonyms

darlinghoneypussumskittykitty-catpusspussy-catscaredy-cat

Related words

pusskittykitty-catpussycatcuntfesteringpurulentinfected

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pussy"?▾

"Pussy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pussy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pussy" is /ˈpʊsɪ/.

What does "pussy" mean?▾

Pussy: A cat.

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