How to pronounce pedicure
Say it like PED-ih-kyer. Pedicure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PED).
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- PED
- ih
- kyer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pedicure 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.
- kyerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pedicure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PED-ih-kyuh.
What does pedicure mean?
- A cosmetic treatment for the feet and toenails.
- A pedicurist.
- To apply such a treatment to the feet.
Where does pedicure come from?
From French pédicure, from Latin pes (“foot”).
Questions about saying pedicure
How do you pronounce pedicure?
Say PED-ih-kyer. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛdɪkjɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɛdɪkjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pedicure?
Pedicure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PED). Broken into parts: PED · ih · kyer.
Is pedicure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɛdɪkjə/ (PED-ih-kyuh).