How to pronounce predictors
Say it like prih-DIK-terz. Predictors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK).
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- prih
- DIK
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predictors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of predictors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: prih-DIK-tuz.
What does predictors mean?
- plural of predictor How to pronounce predictor
Questions about saying predictors
How do you pronounce predictors?
Say prih-DIK-terz. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈdɪktɚz/. In British English it is /prɪˈdɪktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predictors?
Predictors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK). Broken into parts: prih · DIK · terz.
Is predictors 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 /prɪˈdɪktəz/ (prih-DIK-tuz).