How to pronounce pedicab
Say it like PED-ee-kab. Pedicab has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PED).
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- PED
- ee
- kab
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pedicab 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kabGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of pedicab
American and British speakers say pedicab in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛdiˌkæb/ in the US and /ˈpɛdiˌkæb/ in the UK.
British respelling: PED-ee-kab.
What does pedicab mean?
- A tricycle having a hooded cab to seat paying passengers.
Where does pedicab come from?
From pedi- + cab.
Questions about saying pedicab
How do you pronounce pedicab?
Say PED-ee-kab. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛdiˌkæb/. In British English it is /ˈpɛdiˌkæb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pedicab?
Pedicab has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PED). Broken into parts: PED · ee · kab.
Do Americans and Brits say pedicab the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛdiˌkæb/ and the British form is /ˈpɛdiˌkæb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.