How to pronounce pedal
Say it like PED-ul. Pedal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PED).
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- PED
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pedal 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pedal
American and British speakers say pedal in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛdəl/ in the US and /ˈpɛdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PED-ul.
What does pedal mean?
- a sustained bass note
- a lever that is operated with the foot
- ride a bicycle
- operate the pedals on a keyboard instrument
- of or relating to the feet“the word for a pedal extremity is `foot'”
Where does pedal come from?
Borrowed from French pédale, itself borrowed from Italian pedale, from Latin pedālis.
Words that rhyme with pedal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pedal.
Words that sound like pedal
Questions about saying pedal
How do you pronounce pedal?
Say PED-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛdəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɛdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pedal?
Pedal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PED). Broken into parts: PED · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say pedal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛdəl/ and the British form is /ˈpɛdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as pedal?
Pedal sounds the same as peddle in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.