How to Pronounce "petting"
word
/ˈpɛtɪŋ/
PET-ing
/pˈɛtɪŋ/
PET-ing
Definition
Petting means gently touching or stroking an animal to show affection. It can also refer to intimate touching between people.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɛtɪŋ/
British English
/pˈɛtɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PET-ing
UK
PET-ing
Listen in Context
The child enjoyed petting the soft rabbit.
There is a petting zoo at the park.
She likes petting her cat while reading.
He spent the afternoon just petting the dogs at the shelter.