How to pronounce ped
Say it like PED. Ped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ped pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of ped
American and British speakers say ped in essentially the same way: /pɛd/ in the US and /pɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PED.
What does ped mean?
- A pedestrian.
- A pedestal.
- A motorcycle.
- An aggregate of soil particles that forms a structural unit in soil.
Where does ped come from?
Clipping of various words; motorcycle sense from earlier moped.
Words that rhyme with ped
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ped.
Questions about saying ped
How do you pronounce ped?
Say PED. The American pronunciation is /pɛd/. In British English it is /pɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ped?
Ped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PED.
Do Americans and Brits say ped the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɛd/ and the British form is /pɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.