How to pronounce predawn
Say it like pree-DAWN. Predawn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAWN).
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US American/priˈdɔn/pree-DAWN
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- pree
- DAWN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predawn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- DAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
What does predawn mean?
noun
- The period immediately preceding dawn.
- Before dawn.
Where does predawn come from?
From pre- + dawn.
Words that rhyme with predawn
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Questions about saying predawn
How do you pronounce predawn?
Say pree-DAWN. The American pronunciation is /priˈdɔn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predawn?
Predawn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAWN). Broken into parts: pree · DAWN.