How Do You Spell PEDALS?

Pronunciation: [pˈɛdə͡lz] (IPA)

The word "pedals" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /ˈpɛdəlz/. The initial sound is the voiceless bilabial plosive /p/, followed by the mid-front vowel /ɛ/. The final sound is the voiceless alveolar fricative /s/, producing an elongated /l/ sound in the middle. The spelling of "pedals" differs from the singular form "pedal" due to the addition of the letter "s" at the end, indicating multiple objects. This word is often used to describe the foot-operated levers on a bicycle, piano or other objects.

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PEDALS Meaning and Definition

  1. Pedals, in its most common usage, refers to the foot-operated mechanisms that control various functions on a device or machine. Primarily associated with vehicles, such as cars, bicycles, and motorcycles, pedals are designed to be pressed down or released by the feet to activate or control specific actions. In a car, for instance, there are typically three pedals: the accelerator (gas) pedal, which is pressed down to increase speed; the brake pedal, used to slow down or stop the vehicle; and the clutch pedal (in a manual transmission), which is engaged when shifting gears. Similarly, in a bicycle, pedals serve as the point of contact between the rider's feet and the cranks, enabling the transfer of power to propel the bike forward.

    Pedals can also be found in various other mechanical devices. For example, musical instruments like the piano, organ, and guitar often have pedals that are used to produce specific sounds or modify the tone. In the case of the piano, pedals are used to sustain or dampen the sound, alter the volume, or create special effects. Similarly, in an organ, pedals control the volume and pitch of the instrument. In a guitar, pedals, also known as effects pedals or stompboxes, are used to modify the sound by adding distortion, delay, reverb, or other effects to the electrical signal produced by the instrument.

    Overall, pedals are mechanical components that are operated by the feet, allowing for control or activation of specific functions, whether it be in vehicles, musical instruments, or other devices.

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Etymology of PEDALS

The word "pedals" is derived from the Latin word "pedalis", which means "foot-operated". It comes from the noun "pes/pedis" meaning "foot". In English, the term initially referred to anything operated by the foot, but eventually became more specific to describe the foot-operated levers or buttons found on various devices, such as musical instruments, bicycles, or cars.

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Conjugate verb Pedals

CONDITIONAL

I would pedal
we would pedal
you would pedal
he/she/it would pedal
they would pedal

FUTURE

I will pedal
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FUTURE PERFECT

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PAST

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PAST PERFECT

I had pedalled, had pedaled
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PRESENT

I pedal
we pedal
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he/she/it pedals
they pedal

PRESENT PERFECT

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