How to pronounce pedagogical
Say it like ped-uh-GAH-jih-kul. Pedagogical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAH).
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- ped
- uh
- GAH
- jih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pedagogical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pedagogical
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ped-uh-GOJ-ih-kul.
What does pedagogical mean?
- Of, or relating to pedagogy; teaching.
- Haughty and formal.
Where does pedagogical come from?
From pedagogic + -al.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with pedagogical
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Questions about saying pedagogical
How do you pronounce pedagogical?
Say ped-uh-GAH-jih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛdəˈɡɑdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌpɛdəˈɡɒdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pedagogical?
Pedagogical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAH). Broken into parts: ped · uh · GAH · jih · kul.
Is pedagogical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌpɛdəˈɡɒdʒɪkəl/ (ped-uh-GOJ-ih-kul).