How to pronounce pedicle
Say it like PED-ih-kul. Pedicle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PED).
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- PED
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pedicle 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pedicle
American and British speakers say pedicle in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛdɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈpɛdɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PED-ih-kul.
What does pedicle mean?
- A fleshy line used to attach and anchor brachiopods and some bivalve molluscs to a substrate.
- The attachment point for antlers in cervids.
- A stalk that attaches a tumor to normal tissue
Where does pedicle come from?
From Latin pedīculus (“little foot”), diminutive of pēs.
Words that rhyme with pedicle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pedicle.
Questions about saying pedicle
How do you pronounce pedicle?
Say PED-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛdɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɛdɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pedicle?
Pedicle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PED). Broken into parts: PED · ih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say pedicle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛdɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈpɛdɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.