Pronunciation of 'ペット'
The word 'ペット' (petto) is a Japanese term derived from the English word 'pet,' referring to a domesticated animal kept for companionship. It is pronounced as 'pe-tto' in Japanese, with a slight emphasis on the 'tto' sound.
Word Origin
The word originates from the English word 'pet' and has been adopted into Japanese with a katakana spelling.
Pronunciation Details
日本語
飼育される動物、特に愛玩用の動物を指します。
「ペット」は「pe-tto」と発音します。「ペ」は「pe」、「ット」は「tto」と発音し、「ッ」は促音で一瞬止めるように発音します。
English (US)
A domesticated animal kept for companionship or pleasure.
Pronounced as 'PET-toh,' with the first syllable 'PET' as in the English word 'pet,' and the second syllable 'toh' with a slight emphasis.