How to pronounce predation
Say it like pruh-DAY-shun. Predation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY).
- pruh
- DAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of predation
American and British speakers say predation in essentially the same way: /prəˈdeɪʃən/ in the US and /prəˈdeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-DAY-shun.
What does predation mean?
- The preying of one animal on others.
Where does predation come from?
Borrowed from Latin praedātiō, praedātiōnis, from praedor (“pillage, plunder”), from praeda (“plunder, spoils”).
Words that rhyme with predation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of predation.
Questions about saying predation
How do you pronounce predation?
Say pruh-DAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /prəˈdeɪʃən/. In British English it is /prəˈdeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predation?
Predation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY). Broken into parts: pruh · DAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say predation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈdeɪʃən/ and the British form is /prəˈdeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.