How to pronounce predator
Say it like PRED-uh-ter. Predator has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRED).
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- PRED
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of predator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PRED-uh-tuh.
What does predator mean?
- someone who attacks in search of booty
- any animal that lives by preying on other animals
Where does predator come from?
Borrowed from Latin praedātor, from praedor (“loot, pillage”), from praeda (“booty, spoils, prey”).
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Questions about saying predator
How do you pronounce predator?
Say PRED-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛdətɚ/. In British English it is /ˈprɛdətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predator?
Predator has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRED). Broken into parts: PRED · uh · ter.
Is predator pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈprɛdətə/ (PRED-uh-tuh).