Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pedelec

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
ped-elec
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A bicycle with an electric motor which assists the rider but only while they are pedalling.

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Etymology

From German Pedelec, a shortening of pedal electric.

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What does pedelec mean?
A bicycle with an electric motor which assists the rider but only while they are pedalling.
Where does pedelec come from?
It is traced to German.

How to pronounce pedelec

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