How to Pronounce "pedigreed"
word
ˈpɛdɪˌɡrid
PED-ih-greed
ˈpɛdɪˌɡriːd
PED-ih-greed
Definition
Having a recorded ancestry, usually referring to animals that have an official document showing their family line. It can also mean something or someone is from a respected or pure origin.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛdɪˌɡrid
British English
ˈpɛdɪˌɡriːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PED-ih-greed
UK
PED-ih-greed
Listen in Context
She comes from a pedigreed family of musicians.
Only pedigreed animals can enter this competition.
The pedigreed dog won first prize at the show.
We adopted a pedigreed cat from the breeder.