How to Pronounce "puppeteer"
word
/pəpəˈtiɹ/
puh-puh-TEER
/pˌʌpɪtˈiə/
PUP-i-TEER
Definition
A puppeteer is a person who operates or controls puppets, usually during a performance or show.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pəpəˈtiɹ/
British English
/pˌʌpɪtˈiə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
puh-puh-TEER
UK
PUP-i-TEER
Listen in Context
The puppeteer made the puppet wave to the children.
A puppeteer uses strings to control the puppet's movements.
The children watched the puppeteer perform at the park.
The skill of the puppeteer made people forget the puppet wasn't real.