How do you pronounce "pettit"?

In American English: /ˈpɛˌtɪt/ (PEH-tit). In British English: /pˈɛtɪt/ (P-eht). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛˌtɪt/ (PEH-tit). In Australian English: /pˈɛtɪt/ (P-eht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛˌtɪt/ (PEH-tit), while in British English it's /pˈɛtɪt/ (P-eht).

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pettit

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/ˈpɛˌtɪt/

PEH-tit

Syllable Breakdown

pɛpet·tɪttit

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