How to Pronounce "pedigree"
word
ˈpɛdəɡɹi
PED-uh-gree
pˈɛdɪɡɹˌiː
PED-i-gree
Definition
A record of the family history or ancestors of an animal, especially a purebred, or an established background of a person or thing that shows its quality or heritage.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛdəɡɹi
British English
pˈɛdɪɡɹˌiː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PED-uh-gree
UK
PED-i-gree
Listen in Context
This dog has a champion pedigree.
Can you show me the cat's pedigree?
His pedigree impressed the judges.
She comes from a long pedigree of musicians.