How to pronounce predictable
Say it like prih-DIK-tuh-bul. Predictable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK).
- prih
- DIK
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predictable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of predictable
American and British speakers say predictable in essentially the same way: /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/ in the US and /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-DIK-tuh-bul.
What does predictable mean?
- Able to be predicted.“a predictable mathematical pattern”
- A predictable thing.
Where does predictable come from?
From predict + -able.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying predictable
How do you pronounce predictable?
Say prih-DIK-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/. In British English it is /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predictable?
Predictable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK). Broken into parts: prih · DIK · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say predictable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/ and the British form is /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.