How to pronounce pedals
Say it like PED-ulz. Pedals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PED).
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- PED
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pedals 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pedals
American and British speakers say pedals in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛdəlz/ in the US and /ˈpɛdəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PED-ulz.
What does pedals mean?
- plural of pedal How to pronounce pedal
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pedal How to pronounce pedal
Questions about saying pedals
How do you pronounce pedals?
Say PED-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛdəlz/. In British English it is /ˈpɛdəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pedals?
Pedals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PED). Broken into parts: PED · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say pedals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛdəlz/ and the British form is /ˈpɛdəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.