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