How to pronounce predication
Say it like pred-ih-KAY-shun. Predication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- pred
- ih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predication pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- predGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of predication
American and British speakers say predication in essentially the same way: /ˌprɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌprɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pred-ih-KAY-shun.
What does predication mean?
- A proclamation, announcement or preaching.
- An assertion or affirmation.
- The act of making something the subject or predicate of a proposition.
Where does predication come from?
From Middle English predicacion, from Anglo-Norman predicaciun, from Latin praedicātiō, from praedicō.
Words that rhyme with predication
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Questions about saying predication
How do you pronounce predication?
Say pred-ih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌprɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predication?
Predication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: pred · ih · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say predication the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌprɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌprɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.