How to pronounce pedication
Say it like ped-ih-KAY-shun. Pedication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- ped
- ih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pedication pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pedication
American and British speakers say pedication in essentially the same way: /pɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /pɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ped-ih-KAY-shun.
What does pedication mean?
- Anal sex.
Where does pedication come from?
From Latin pēdīcāt- (perfect passive participial stem of pēdīcō (“sodomize, assfuck”)) + -ion.
Words that rhyme with pedication
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pedication.
Questions about saying pedication
How do you pronounce pedication?
Say ped-ih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /pɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /pɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pedication?
Pedication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: ped · ih · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say pedication the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /pɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.