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“Pedals” or “Peddles”

pedals / peddles are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

pedals p·EH·d·ah·l·z

  • nouna lever that is operated with the foot.
  • verboperate the pedals on a keyboard instrument.

peddles p·EH·d·ah·l·z

  • verbsell or offer for sale from place to place.
Usage

Examples in context

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“pedals”

  • …Shin-ei Uni-Vibe or Dunlop Rotovibe pedals, became viable alternatives for guitarists,…
  • …without the use of any pedals.
  • (98 cc with pedals made from 1934 to 1939…
  • Bombarde 16' (on the pedals)
  • …and octave 16'+8' (on the pedals
  • …viols II 16' (on the pedals)
  • …a bicycle, but where the pedals normally would be it carried…
  • …start gear) and used the pedals as a kick starter.
  • …also developed analog and digital pedals that quite realistically approximate the…
  • …down by pressing on foot pedals.

“peddles”

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