How to Pronounce "pettiness"
word
ˈpɛtinəs
PET-ee-nuhs
pˈɛtɪnəs
PET-i-nuhs
Definition
The quality of being concerned with unimportant or trivial things, especially in a mean or narrow-minded way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛtinəs
British English
pˈɛtɪnəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PET-ee-nuhs
UK
PET-i-nuhs
Listen in Context
Her pettiness made working with her difficult.
Don't let pettiness ruin your friendship.
His pettiness shows when he refuses to share.
I can't stand all this office pettiness; let's just focus on our work.