How to Pronounce "teacher's pet"
expression
TEE-cherz PET
TEE-chuhz PET
Definition
A student who is especially liked by the teacher and often receives special attention or privileges, sometimes causing other students to feel annoyed or jealous.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtitʃɝz/ /ˈpɛt
British English
ˈtiː.tʃəz/ /pˈɛt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEE-cherz PET
UK
TEE-chuhz PET
Listen in Context
He is the teacher's pet because he always helps the teacher.
Some students think being the teacher's pet is a bad thing.
Sally is the teacher's pet in our math class.
Don't act like the teacher's pet just to get better grades.