How to pronounce predators
Say it like PRED-uh-terz. Predators has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRED).
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- PRED
- uh
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predators 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of predators
- 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-tuz.
What does predators mean?
- plural of predator How to pronounce predator
Questions about saying predators
How do you pronounce predators?
Say PRED-uh-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛdətɚz/. In British English it is /ˈprɛdətəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predators?
Predators has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRED). Broken into parts: PRED · uh · terz.
Is predators 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 /ˈprɛdətəz/ (PRED-uh-tuz).