How to pronounce predestine
Say it like pree-DES-tun. Predestine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DES).
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- pree
- DES
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predestine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- DESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of predestine
American and British speakers say predestine in essentially the same way: /ˌpriˈdɛstən/ in the US and /ˌpriːˈdɛstən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-DES-tun.
What does predestine mean?
- To determine the future or the fate of something in advance; to preordain.
- To foreordain by divine will.
Where does predestine come from?
From Old French prédestiner, from Medieval Latin praedestinare.
Words that rhyme with predestine
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Questions about saying predestine
How do you pronounce predestine?
Say pree-DES-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriˈdɛstən/. In British English it is /ˌpriːˈdɛstən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predestine?
Predestine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DES). Broken into parts: pree · DES · tun.
Do Americans and Brits say predestine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpriˈdɛstən/ and the British form is /ˌpriːˈdɛstən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.