How to pronounce predicates
Say it like PRED-uh-kayts. Predicates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRED).
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- PRED
- uh
- kayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predicates 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.
- kaytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of predicates
American and British speakers say predicates in essentially the same way: /ˈprɛdəˌkeɪts/ in the US and /ˈprɛdəˌkeɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRED-uh-kayts.
What does predicates mean?
- plural of predicate How to pronounce predicate
- third-person singular simple present indicative of predicate How to pronounce predicate
Questions about saying predicates
How do you pronounce predicates?
Say PRED-uh-kayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛdəˌkeɪts/. In British English it is /ˈprɛdəˌkeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predicates?
Predicates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRED). Broken into parts: PRED · uh · kayts.
Do Americans and Brits say predicates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɛdəˌkeɪts/ and the British form is /ˈprɛdəˌkeɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.