How to pronounce predictive
Say it like prih-DIK-tiv. Predictive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK).
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- prih
- DIK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predictive 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of predictive
American and British speakers say predictive in essentially the same way: /prɪˈdɪktɪv/ in the US and /prɪˈdɪktɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-DIK-tiv.
What does predictive mean?
- Useful in predicting.“The amount of rain in April is predictive of the number of mosquitoes in May.”
- Describing a predictor.
- Expressing the expected accuracy of a statistical measure or of a diagnostic test.
- A conditional statement that includes a prediction in the dependent clause (e.g. "if it rains, the game will be canceled", "give her an inch and she'll take a mile.").
- Simulated data generated from a statistical model, based on the estimates for the real data.
Where does predictive come from?
Borrowed from Latin praedictivus, from praedico.
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Words that rhyme with predictive
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Questions about saying predictive
How do you pronounce predictive?
Say prih-DIK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈdɪktɪv/. In British English it is /prɪˈdɪktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predictive?
Predictive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK). Broken into parts: prih · DIK · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say predictive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈdɪktɪv/ and the British form is /prɪˈdɪktɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.