word
pediment
PED-ih-ment
ˈpɛdɪməntListen
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Syllable breakdown
pediment
Dictionary meaning
A triangular gable above a portico, window, or doorway in classical architecture.
Examples
- The bank's neoclassical entrance was topped with a carved stone pediment.
Common mispronunciations
PEE-dih-mentpeh-DIH-ment
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