How to Pronounce Whet

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

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/ˈwɛt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “whet”

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

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

What does whet mean?

noun

  1. The act of whetting something.
  2. That which whets or sharpens; especially, an appetizer.

verb

  1. To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.
  2. To stimulate or make more keen.

    “to whet one's appetite or one's courage”

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Words that rhyme with whet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

epithetsetsobriquetoffsetfretwetyetabetparapetvignetteonsetbeset

Related words

quickenhonesawsharpenraisearousestimulateawaken

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whet"?▾

"Whet" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "whet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whet" is /ˈwɛt/.

What does "whet" mean?▾

Whet: The act of whetting something.

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