How to pronounce predicate
Say it like PRED-ih-kit. Predicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRED).
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- PRED
- ih
- kit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predicate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of predicate
American and British speakers say predicate in essentially the same way: /ˈprɛdɪkɪt/ in the US and /ˈprɛdɪkət/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRED-ih-kut.
What does predicate mean?
- The part of the sentence (or clause) which states a property that a subject has or is characterized by.
- A term of a statement, where the statement may be true or false depending on whether the thing referred to by the values of the statement's variables has the property signified by that (predicative) term.“A propositional variable may be treated as a nullary predicate.”
- An operator, expression, or function that returns either true or false.
- To announce, assert, or proclaim publicly.
- To assume or suppose; to infer.
- To base (on); to assert on the grounds of.
- Of or related to the predicate of a sentence or clause.
- Predicated, stated.
- Relating to or being any of a series of criminal acts upon which prosecution for racketeering may be predicated.
Where does predicate come from?
The adjective was derived from the noun by metanalysis, see -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Questions about saying predicate
How do you pronounce predicate?
Say PRED-ih-kit. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛdɪkɪt/. In British English it is /ˈprɛdɪkət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predicate?
Predicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRED). Broken into parts: PRED · ih · kit.
Do Americans and Brits say predicate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɛdɪkɪt/ and the British form is /ˈprɛdɪkət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.