How to pronounce prediction
Say it like pree-DIK-shun. Prediction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK).
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- pree
- DIK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prediction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- DIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prediction
American and British speakers say prediction in essentially the same way: /priˈdɪkʃən/ in the US and /prɪˈdɪkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-DIK-shun.
What does prediction mean?
- the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
- a statement made about the future
Where does prediction come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin praedictiō, praedictiōnis; equivalent to predict + -ion.
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Words that rhyme with prediction
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Questions about saying prediction
How do you pronounce prediction?
Say pree-DIK-shun. The American pronunciation is /priˈdɪkʃən/. In British English it is /prɪˈdɪkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prediction?
Prediction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK). Broken into parts: pree · DIK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say prediction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈdɪkʃən/ and the British form is /prɪˈdɪkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.