How to Pronounce "peccadillo"
word
ˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.ləʊ
peh-kuh-DIL-oh
pˌɛkɐdˈɪləʊ
peh-kuh-DIL-oh
Definition
A peccadillo is a small or minor fault, mistake, or wrongdoing, one that is not considered very serious.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.ləʊ
British English
pˌɛkɐdˈɪləʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
peh-kuh-DIL-oh
UK
peh-kuh-DIL-oh
Listen in Context
He apologized for his peccadillo during the meeting.
Forgetting her birthday was only a peccadillo, not a major mistake.
The teacher overlooked his peccadillo and did not punish him.
Most people have a peccadillo or two they'd rather not admit.