How to pronounce pedigree
Say it like PED-uh-gree. Pedigree has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PED).
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- PED
- uh
- gree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pedigree 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- greeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pedigree
American and British speakers say pedigree in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛdəɡri/ in the US and /ˈpɛdɪɡri/ in the UK.
British respelling: PED-ih-gree.
What does pedigree mean?
- A chart, list, or record of ancestors, to show breeding, especially distinguished breeding.
- A person's ancestral history; ancestry, lineage.
- Good breeding or ancestry.
- Having a pedigree.
- Purebred.
- To determine the pedigree of (an animal).
Where does pedigree come from?
From Anglo-Norman pé de grue, a variant of Old French pié de gru (“foot of a crane”), from Latin pes (“foot”) + grus (“crane”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying pedigree
How do you pronounce pedigree?
Say PED-uh-gree. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛdəɡri/. In British English it is /ˈpɛdɪɡri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pedigree?
Pedigree has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PED). Broken into parts: PED · uh · gree.
Do Americans and Brits say pedigree the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛdəɡri/ and the British form is /ˈpɛdɪɡri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.