How to pronounce predatory
Say it like PRED-uh-tor-ee. Predatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRED).
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- PRED
- uh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predatory 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.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of predatory
American and British speakers say predatory in essentially the same way: /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/ in the US and /ˈprɛdətəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRED-uh-tuh-ree.
What does predatory mean?
- Of, or relating to a predator.
- Living by preying on other living animals.
- Exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.“predatory lending”
Where does predatory come from?
Borrowed from Latin praedātōrius, equivalent to predator + -y.
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Questions about saying predatory
How do you pronounce predatory?
Say PRED-uh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/. In British English it is /ˈprɛdətəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predatory?
Predatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRED). Broken into parts: PRED · uh · tor · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say predatory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/ and the British form is /ˈprɛdətəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.