How to pronounce predaceous
Say it like pree-DAY-shus. Predaceous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY).
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- pree
- DAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predaceous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of predaceous
American and British speakers say predaceous in essentially the same way: /priˈdeɪʃəs/ in the US and /priˈdeɪʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-DAY-shus.
What does predaceous mean?
- Surviving by preying on other animals.
Where does predaceous come from?
From Latin praedor + -aceous.
Words that rhyme with predaceous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of predaceous.
Questions about saying predaceous
How do you pronounce predaceous?
Say pree-DAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /priˈdeɪʃəs/. In British English it is /priˈdeɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predaceous?
Predaceous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY). Broken into parts: pree · DAY · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say predaceous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈdeɪʃəs/ and the British form is /priˈdeɪʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.