pelican crossing

Questions

What does pelican crossing mean?

A pedestrian crossing with traffic-lights operated by pedestrians

Where does pelican crossing come from?

Short for pedestrian light-controlled crossing.

How to pronounce pelican crossing

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “pelican crossing”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “pelican crossing” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.