How to pronounce predicaments
Say it like prih-DIK-uh-munts. Predicaments has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK).
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- prih
- DIK
- uh
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predicaments 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.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of predicaments
American and British speakers say predicaments in essentially the same way: /prɪˈdɪkəmənts/ in the US and /prɪˈdɪkəmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-DIK-uh-munts.
What does predicaments mean?
- plural of predicament How to pronounce predicament
Questions about saying predicaments
How do you pronounce predicaments?
Say prih-DIK-uh-munts. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈdɪkəmənts/. In British English it is /prɪˈdɪkəmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predicaments?
Predicaments has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK). Broken into parts: prih · DIK · uh · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say predicaments the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈdɪkəmənts/ and the British form is /prɪˈdɪkəmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.