How to pronounce peddler
Say it like PED-ler. Peddler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PED).
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- PED
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peddler 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.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of peddler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PED-luh.
What does peddler mean?
- An itinerant seller of small goods.
- A drug dealer.
- A fake-news disseminator; A conspiracy-theory propagator.
Where does peddler come from?
From Middle English pedlere, pedlare, pedeler, alteration of Middle English peddere (“hawker, peddler”), of uncertain origin.
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Questions about saying peddler
How do you pronounce peddler?
Say PED-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛdlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɛdlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peddler?
Peddler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PED). Broken into parts: PED · ler.
Is peddler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɛdlə/ (PED-luh).