How to pronounce predictor
Say it like prih-DIK-ter. Predictor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce predictor. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- prih
- DIK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predictor 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of predictor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: prih-DIK-tuh.
What does predictor mean?
- Something that anticipates, predicts, or foretells.“The rainfall in April is a predictor for the number of mosquitoes in May.”
- A predictor variable.
- One who predicts.
Where does predictor come from?
From predict + -or.
Words that rhyme with predictor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of predictor.
Questions about saying predictor
How do you pronounce predictor?
Say prih-DIK-ter. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈdɪktɚ/. In British English it is /prɪˈdɪktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predictor?
Predictor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK). Broken into parts: prih · DIK · ter.
Is predictor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /prɪˈdɪktə/ (prih-DIK-tuh).