How to pronounce predicated
Say it like PRED-uh-kay-tid. Predicated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRED).
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- PRED
- uh
- kay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predicated 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of predicated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PRED-uh-kay-tid.
What does predicated mean?
- simple past and past participle of predicate How to pronounce predicate
Questions about saying predicated
How do you pronounce predicated?
Say PRED-uh-kay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛdəˌkeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈprɛdəˌkeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predicated?
Predicated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRED). Broken into parts: PRED · uh · kay · tid.
Is predicated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈprɛdəˌkeɪtɪd/ (PRED-uh-kay-tid).