How to pronounce predict
Say it like prih-DIKT. Predict has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIKT).
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- prih
- DIKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
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- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DIKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of predict
American and British speakers say predict in essentially the same way: /prɪˈdɪkt/ in the US and /prɪˈdɪkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-DIKT.
What does predict mean?
- make a prediction about; tell in advance“Call the outcome of an election”
- indicate, as with a sign or an omen“These signs bode bad news”
Where does predict come from?
Early 17th century, from Latin praedicō (“to mention beforehand”) (perfect passive participle praedictus), from prae- (“before”) + dīcō (“to say”).
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Questions about saying predict
How do you pronounce predict?
Say prih-DIKT. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈdɪkt/. In British English it is /prɪˈdɪkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predict?
Predict has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIKT). Broken into parts: prih · DIKT.
Do Americans and Brits say predict the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈdɪkt/ and the British form is /prɪˈdɪkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.