Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-pedal

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.64 in modern English

Syllables: -pedal
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Having a specified number or type of feet.

suffix

Having the length or height of a specified number of feet.

Example Sentences

"bi- + -pedal → bipedal"
"decem- + -pedal → decempedal"

Etymology

From -ped + -al.

Phrases

-ped -pedalism

Frequently Paired Words

-ped -pedalism

Questions

What does -pedal mean?: Having a specified number or type of feet.
Where does -pedal come from?: From -ped + -al.

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