How to Pronounce "puppets"

word

/ˈpəpəts/

PUH-pits

/pˈʌpɪts/

PUH-pits

Definition

Small figures made to look like people or animals, moved by hand, strings, or rods. They are often used in shows or for entertainment.

American English

/ˈpəpəts/

British English

/pˈʌpɪts/

PUH-pits

The children played with puppets in the classroom.

We watched a funny puppets show at the park.

She made two puppets out of old socks.

After the play, the kids lined up to see how the puppets worked.