How to pronounce pedagogy
Say it like PED-uh-goh-jee. Pedagogy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PED).
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- PED
- uh
- goh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pedagogy 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pedagogy
American and British speakers say pedagogy in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛdəˌɡoʊdʒi/ in the US and /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒdʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PED-uh-goj-ee.
What does pedagogy mean?
- The profession of teaching.
- The activities of educating, teaching or instructing.
- The strategies or methods of instruction; their study and development; an educational philosophy.
Questions about saying pedagogy
How do you pronounce pedagogy?
Say PED-uh-goh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛdəˌɡoʊdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pedagogy?
Pedagogy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PED). Broken into parts: PED · uh · goh · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say pedagogy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛdəˌɡoʊdʒi/ and the British form is /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒdʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.