How to pronounce predicating
Say it like PRED-uh-kay-ting. Predicating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRED).
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- PRED
- uh
- kay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predicating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of predicating
- 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-ting.
What does predicating mean?
- present participle and gerund of predicate How to pronounce predicate
Questions about saying predicating
How do you pronounce predicating?
Say PRED-uh-kay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛdəˌkeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈprɛdəˌkeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predicating?
Predicating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRED). Broken into parts: PRED · uh · kay · ting.
Is predicating 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 /ˈprɛdəˌkeɪtɪŋ/ (PRED-uh-kay-ting).