How to Pronounce Pedigree

To pronounce "pedigree", say PED-igr-ee — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɛd.ɪ.ɡɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɛd.ɪ.ɡɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pedigree”

"pedigree" has 3 syllables: ped-igr-ee.

What does pedigree mean?

noun

  1. A chart, list, or record of ancestors, to show breeding, especially distinguished breeding.
  2. A person's ancestral history; ancestry, lineage.

verb

  1. To determine the pedigree of (an animal).

adjective

  1. Having a pedigree.
  2. Purebred.

Related words

ancestrybloodlineparentagelineagepurebloodpurebredpurebloodedorigin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pedigree"?▾

"Pedigree" has 3 syllables: ped · igr · ee.

What is the IPA transcription of "pedigree"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pedigree" is /ˈpɛd.ɪ.ɡɹi/.

What does "pedigree" mean?▾

Pedigree: A chart, list, or record of ancestors, to show breeding, especially distinguished breeding.

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