How to Pronounce Pediatric

To pronounce "pediatric", say PED-iatr-ic — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

PED-iatr-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “pediatric”

"pediatric" has 3 syllables: ped-iatr-ic. It rhymes with geriatric and psychiatric, if that helps it stick.

What does pediatric mean?

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to pediatrics, the branch of medicine dealing with the care and treatment of children.

    “The hospital has established a pediatric intensive care unit.”

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Words that rhyme with pediatric

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geriatricpsychiatricmatricatracfitzpatrickgilpatrickhatrickkilpatrickkirkpatrickpatrick

Related words

paediatricpedspaediatricsinfantinfantilechildchildhoodchildish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pediatric"?▾

"Pediatric" has 3 syllables: ped · iatr · ic.

What does "pediatric" mean?▾

Pediatric: Of or pertaining to pediatrics, the branch of medicine dealing with the care and treatment of children.

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