How to pronounce pedigrees
Say it like PED-uh-greez. Pedigrees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PED).
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- PED
- uh
- greez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pedigrees 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.
- greezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pedigrees
American and British speakers say pedigrees in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛdəɡriz/ in the US and /ˈpɛdəɡriz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PED-uh-greez.
What does pedigrees mean?
- plural of pedigree How to pronounce pedigree
Questions about saying pedigrees
How do you pronounce pedigrees?
Say PED-uh-greez. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛdəɡriz/. In British English it is /ˈpɛdəɡriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pedigrees?
Pedigrees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PED). Broken into parts: PED · uh · greez.
Do Americans and Brits say pedigrees the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛdəɡriz/ and the British form is /ˈpɛdəɡriz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.