How to pronounce predicament
Say it like prih-DIK-uh-munt. Predicament has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK).
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- prih
- DIK
- uh
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predicament pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of predicament
American and British speakers say predicament in essentially the same way: /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/ in the US and /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-DIK-uh-munt.
What does predicament mean?
- A definite class, state or condition.
- An unfortunate or trying position or condition.
- That which is predicated; a category.
Where does predicament come from?
From Middle English predicament, from Old French predicament, from Late Latin praedicāmentum (“that which is predicated, a predicament, category”).
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Questions about saying predicament
How do you pronounce predicament?
Say prih-DIK-uh-munt. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/. In British English it is /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predicament?
Predicament has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK). Broken into parts: prih · DIK · uh · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say predicament the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/ and the British form is /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.