How to pronounce mopeds
Say it like MOH-pedz. Mopeds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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US American/ˈmoʊpɛdz/MOH-pedz
UK British/ˈməʊpɛdz/MOH-pedz
- MOH
- pedz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mopeds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pedzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of mopeds
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-pedz.
What does mopeds mean?
noun
- plural of moped How to pronounce moped
Questions about saying mopeds
How do you pronounce mopeds?
Say MOH-pedz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊpɛdz/. In British English it is /ˈməʊpɛdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mopeds?
Mopeds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · pedz.
Is mopeds pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈməʊpɛdz/ (MOH-pedz).