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How to pronounce pedant

“pedant” pronunciation in British English

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“pedant” in real sentences

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  1. of being a pedant I was accused of being a pendant

    Intelligence Squared

  2. pedant like me says, "Oh no, a chimpanzeee isn't a monkey."

    Would I Lie To You?

  3. I apologise if I sound like a pedant, but the idea of “losing” money

    The Scottish Parliament

  4. So if I did -- if I was super pedant, and instead of using proper factors

    Numberphile

Words that sound like “pedant”

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