How to pronounce predestined
Say it like pree-DES-tund. Predestined has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DES).
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- pree
- DES
- tund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predestined 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.
- tundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of predestined
American and British speakers say predestined in essentially the same way: /ˌpriˈdɛstənd/ in the US and /ˌpriːˈdɛstənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-DES-tund.
What does predestined mean?
- Fated, predetermined, or doomed; something whose outcome has been set beforehand.
- simple past and past participle of predestine How to pronounce predestine
Questions about saying predestined
How do you pronounce predestined?
Say pree-DES-tund. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriˈdɛstənd/. In British English it is /ˌpriːˈdɛstənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predestined?
Predestined has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DES). Broken into parts: pree · DES · tund.
Do Americans and Brits say predestined the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpriˈdɛstənd/ and the British form is /ˌpriːˈdɛstənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.