How to Pronounce "petty"
word
/ˈpɛˌti/
PE-dee
/pˈɛti/
PE-tee
Definition
If someone is petty, they care too much about small, unimportant things, often in a mean or immature way. It can also describe something minor or of little importance.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɛˌti/
British English
/pˈɛti/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PE-dee
UK
PE-tee
Listen in Context
It was a petty argument about who used the last cup.
Don't be petty just because she forgot your message.
The police arrested him for petty theft.
Deleting me from the group chat was so petty.