How to Pronounce "petulant"
word
ˈpɛtʃəɫənt
PECH-uh-luhnt
pˈɛtjʊlənt
PET-yuh-luhnt
Definition
Describes someone who is easily annoyed or behaves in a childish, sulky, or bad-tempered way, especially over something unimportant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛtʃəɫənt
British English
pˈɛtjʊlənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PECH-uh-luhnt
UK
PET-yuh-luhnt
Listen in Context
The petulant child refused to eat his dinner.
She sounded petulant when she lost the game.
His petulant reply surprised everyone.
No need to get all petulant just because things didn’t go your way.