How do you pronounce "petting"?

In American English: /ˈpɛtɪŋ/ (PEHT-ing). In British English: /pˈɛtɪŋ/ (P-eht). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛtɪŋ/ (PEHT-ing). In Australian English: /pˈɛtɪŋ/ (P-eht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛtɪŋ/ (PEHT-ing), while in British English it's /pˈɛtɪŋ/ (P-eht).

How to Pronounce "petting"

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petting

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/ˈpɛtɪŋ/

PEHT-ing

Syllable Breakdown

pɛtpet·ɪŋting

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