How to pronounce predilections
Say it like pred-uh-LEK-shunz. Predilections has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK).
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- pred
- uh
- LEK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predilections 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of predilections
American and British speakers say predilections in essentially the same way: /ˌprɛdəˈlɛkʃənz/ in the US and /ˌprɛdəˈlɛkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: pred-uh-LEK-shunz.
What does predilections mean?
- plural of predilection How to pronounce predilection
Words that rhyme with predilections
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of predilections.
Questions about saying predilections
How do you pronounce predilections?
Say pred-uh-LEK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɛdəˈlɛkʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌprɛdəˈlɛkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predilections?
Predilections has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK). Broken into parts: pred · uh · LEK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say predilections the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌprɛdəˈlɛkʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌprɛdəˈlɛkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.