How to Pronounce "puppet"
word
/ˈpəpət/
PUH-puht
/pˈʌpɪt/
PUH-pit
Definition
A puppet is a doll or figure moved by strings, hands, or other devices, used for entertainment or storytelling. It can also mean a person or group that is controlled by someone else.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpəpət/
British English
/pˈʌpɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUH-puht
UK
PUH-pit
Listen in Context
The teacher used a puppet to tell the story.
He's just a puppet; someone else is making all the decisions.
The children watched a puppet show at the library.
She made a puppet from an old sock.