How to pronounce paedo
Say it like PEE-doh. Paedo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paedo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of paedo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PEE-doh.
What does paedo mean?
- A paedophile.
- Paedophilia.
- Paedophile, paedophiliac.
Where does paedo come from?
Clipping of paedophile and paedophilia.
Words that rhyme with paedo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paedo.
Questions about saying paedo
How do you pronounce paedo?
Say PEE-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpidoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpiːdəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paedo?
Paedo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · doh.
Is paedo 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 /ˈpiːdəʊ/ (PEE-doh).