How do you pronounce "petite"?

In American English: /pəˈtiːt/ (puh-TEET). In British English: /pətˈiːt/ (puht-EET). In Canadian English: /pəˈtiːt/ (puh-TEET). In Australian English: /pətˈiːt/ (puht-EET).

Is "petite" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /pəˈtiːt/ (puh-TEET), while in British English it's /pətˈiːt/ (puht-EET).

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petite

rare

/pəˈtiːt/

puh-TEET

Syllable Breakdown

pəpe·tiːttite

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