How to pronounce predestinate
Say it like pree-DES-tih-nayt. Predestinate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DES).
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- pree
- DES
- tih
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predestinate 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.
- DESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- naytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of predestinate
American and British speakers say predestinate in essentially the same way: /priˈdɛstɪneɪt/ in the US and /priˈdɛstɪneɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-DES-tih-nayt.
What does predestinate mean?
- To predestine.
Where does predestinate come from?
From Middle English predestinate, from Latin praedestinātus, past participle of praedestināre.
Questions about saying predestinate
How do you pronounce predestinate?
Say pree-DES-tih-nayt. The American pronunciation is /priˈdɛstɪneɪt/. In British English it is /priˈdɛstɪneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predestinate?
Predestinate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DES). Broken into parts: pree · DES · tih · nayt.
Do Americans and Brits say predestinate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈdɛstɪneɪt/ and the British form is /priˈdɛstɪneɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.