How to Pronounce "pedestrian"
word
/pəˈdɛstɹiən/
puh-DES-tree-uhn
/pədˈɛstɹiən/
puh-DES-tree-uhn
Definition
A pedestrian is a person who is walking, especially in an area where vehicles go. It can also mean something ordinary or not interesting (formal use).
IPA Transcription
American English
/pəˈdɛstɹiən/
British English
/pədˈɛstɹiən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
puh-DES-tree-uhn
UK
puh-DES-tree-uhn
Listen in Context
A pedestrian must look both ways before crossing the street.
The city built a new bridge for pedestrians.
Cars must stop when a pedestrian is at the crosswalk.
There were hardly any pedestrians on the street after midnight.