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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable pet
  • 3 letters
Syllables
pet has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/pɛt/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide pet into syllables?

pet divides as pet. pet has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in pet?

Pet has 1 syllable (pet).

Which syllable is stressed in pet?

The stressed syllable in pet is pet. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce pet?

/pɛt/ in American English.