Words With "PT"

547 English words that contain the letters PT anywhere in the word.

Looking for words that contain PT? You're in the right place. Below is a complete list of 547 English words with PT somewhere inside them, grouped by length.

Initial PT has a silent P: pterodactyl, ptarmigan. Always from Greek roots.

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4-Letter Words (6)

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Common Questions

How many English words contain "pt"?
Our dictionary contains 547 common English words with PT somewhere in them. The exact total in all of English is somewhat higher; rarer technical terms aren't in this list.
What are some examples of words with "pt"?
Common examples: abrupt, abrupter, abruptest, abruptly, abruptness, absorption.
Is "pt" a digraph?
A digraph is two letters that spell a single sound. PT is a true digraph in English — it depends on whether the two letters fuse into one sound. Initial PT has a silent P: pterodactyl, ptarmigan. Always from Greek roots.