How to pronounce predates
Say it like pree-DAYTS. Predates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAYTS).
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- pree
- DAYTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- DAYTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of predates
American and British speakers say predates in essentially the same way: /ˌpriˈdeɪts/ in the US and /ˌpriːˈdeɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-DAYTS.
What does predates mean?
- plural of predate How to pronounce predate
- third-person singular simple present indicative of predate How to pronounce predate
Words that rhyme with predates
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of predates.
Questions about saying predates
How do you pronounce predates?
Say pree-DAYTS. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriˈdeɪts/. In British English it is /ˌpriːˈdeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predates?
Predates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAYTS). Broken into parts: pree · DAYTS.
Do Americans and Brits say predates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpriˈdeɪts/ and the British form is /ˌpriːˈdeɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.