How to Pronounce Whippet

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

WHIPP-et

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💡 Tip for remembering “whippet”

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

What does whippet mean?

noun

  1. A dog of a certain breed, similar to a small greyhound, originating in Britain and bred for racing.

Words that rhyme with whippet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

puppetmuppetpipetpipitfrippetcuppettpripet

Related words

racinggreyhounddogwhipdogswhipper-inhorsewhipstockwhipcoachwhip

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whippet"?▾

"Whippet" has 2 syllables: whipp · et.

What does "whippet" mean?▾

Whippet: A dog of a certain breed, similar to a small greyhound, originating in Britain and bred for racing.

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