How to pronounce pediatric
Say it like pee-dee-AT-rik. Pediatric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AT).
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- pee
- dee
- AT
- rik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pediatric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- peeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pediatric
American and British speakers say pediatric in essentially the same way: /ˌpidiˈætrɪk/ in the US and /ˌpiːdɪˈætrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: pee-dih-AT-rik.
What does pediatric mean?
- of or relating to the medical care of children“pediatric dentist”
Where does pediatric come from?
From pedo- (“child”) + -iatric.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- paediatric
Words that rhyme with pediatric
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pediatric.
Questions about saying pediatric
How do you pronounce pediatric?
Say pee-dee-AT-rik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpidiˈætrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpiːdɪˈætrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pediatric?
Pediatric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AT). Broken into parts: pee · dee · AT · rik.
Do Americans and Brits say pediatric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpidiˈætrɪk/ and the British form is /ˌpiːdɪˈætrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.