How to pronounce predictably
Say it like prih-DIK-tuh-blee. Predictably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK).
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- prih
- DIK
- tuh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predictably 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of predictably
American and British speakers say predictably in essentially the same way: /prɪˈdɪktəbli/ in the US and /prɪˈdɪktəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-DIK-tuh-blee.
What does predictably mean?
- In a manner that can be expected or anticipated.
Where does predictably come from?
From predictable + -ly.
Questions about saying predictably
How do you pronounce predictably?
Say prih-DIK-tuh-blee. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈdɪktəbli/. In British English it is /prɪˈdɪktəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predictably?
Predictably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK). Broken into parts: prih · DIK · tuh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say predictably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈdɪktəbli/ and the British form is /prɪˈdɪktəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.