pet, pat

pet - /pɛt/

pat - /pæt/

• She gave her pet dog a gentle pat on the head.
• Don’t forget to pat your pet cat when you feed it.
• The vet advised us to pat our pet calmly to reduce its anxiety.
• After a long day, he sat down to pet the dog and pat its fluffy tail.
• If you want to calm the pet rabbit, give it a soft pat on the back.
• He rescued the stray kitten and decided to keep it as his pet after giving it a reassuring pat.
• The child was learning to gently pat his new pet turtle without scaring it.
• At the petting zoo, she wanted to pat every pet, from the goats to the sheep.
• The bird flapped its wings excitedly when she tried to pat her unusual pet.
• Her favorite routine was to pat her loyal pet horse before riding it into the fields.

Pronunciation Note:

    • Pet: /pɛt/ — Refers to a domesticated animal or the act of stroking affectionately.

    • Pat: /pæt/ — Refers to a gentle tap or stroke with the hand, often as a gesture of affection or reassurance.