How to pronounce predilection
Say it like pred-uh-LEK-shun. Predilection has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK).
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- pred
- uh
- LEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predilection pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- predGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of predilection
American and British speakers say predilection in essentially the same way: /ˌprɛdəˈlɛkʃən/ in the US and /ˌpriːdəˈlɛkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-duh-LEK-shun.
What does predilection mean?
- A condition of favoring or liking; a tendency towards; proclivity; predisposition.
Where does predilection come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin praedīlēctiō.
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Words that rhyme with predilection
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Questions about saying predilection
How do you pronounce predilection?
Say pred-uh-LEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɛdəˈlɛkʃən/. In British English it is /ˌpriːdəˈlɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predilection?
Predilection has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK). Broken into parts: pred · uh · LEK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say predilection the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌprɛdəˈlɛkʃən/ and the British form is /ˌpriːdəˈlɛkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.