How do you pronounce "pedal"?

In American English: /ˈpɛdəl/ (PEHD-uhl). In British English: /pˈɛdəl/ (P-ehd). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛdəl/ (PEHD-uhl). In Australian English: /pˈɛdəl/ (P-ehd).

Is "pedal" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛdəl/ (PEHD-uhl), while in British English it's /pˈɛdəl/ (P-ehd).

How to Pronounce "pedal"

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pedal

/ˈpɛdəl/

PEHD-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

pɛdped·əlal

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