How to Pronounce Whetted

To pronounce "whetted", say WHETT-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

WHETT-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “whetted”

"whetted" has 2 syllables: whett-ed. It rhymes with fetid and indebted, if that helps it stick.

What does whetted mean?

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”

adjective

  1. (of a surface) exposed to a working fluid

    “The inside of a valve has whetted parts constructed of corrosion-resistant material.”

Words that rhyme with whetted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fetidindebtedvettedfrettedrettedabettednettedlettedpettedsilhouettedthreatedsweated

Related words

keenwettingcerusedsurface-activerettedfrost-workedfluidizedwaterfast

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whetted"?▾

"Whetted" has 2 syllables: whett · ed.

What does "whetted" mean?▾

Whetted: To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.

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