How to pronounce predicts
Say it like prih-DIKTS. Predicts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIKTS).
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- prih
- DIKTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predicts 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.
- DIKTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of predicts
American and British speakers say predicts in essentially the same way: /prɪˈdɪkts/ in the US and /prɪˈdɪkts/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-DIKTS.
What does predicts mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of predict How to pronounce predict
Questions about saying predicts
How do you pronounce predicts?
Say prih-DIKTS. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈdɪkts/. In British English it is /prɪˈdɪkts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predicts?
Predicts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIKTS). Broken into parts: prih · DIKTS.
Do Americans and Brits say predicts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈdɪkts/ and the British form is /prɪˈdɪkts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.