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How do you spell Pedestrian?

Correct spelling

pedestrian

Remember PED (foot) + ESTRIAN: pedestrians use their feet to walk.

Why is pedestrian spelled this way?

From Latin pedester, going on foot. PES (foot). A pedestrian travels by foot — the simplest form of transportation, movement powered by the body alone.

Common misspellings of pedestrian

pedestrainpedistrianpedesterian

Example

The pedestrian waited at the crosswalk for the light to change.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell pedestrian?+
The correct spelling is "pedestrian". Remember PED (foot) + ESTRIAN: pedestrians use their feet to walk.
Is it pedestrain or pedestrian?+
The correct spelling is "pedestrian", not "pedestrain".

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