How to pronounce predispose
Say it like pree-dih-SPOHZ. Predispose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPOHZ).
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- pree
- dih
- SPOHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predispose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPOHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of predispose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pree-dih-SPOHZ.
What does predispose mean?
- To make someone susceptible to something (such as a disease).
- To make someone inclined to something in advance; to influence.
Where does predispose come from?
Either a back-formation from predisposition or borrowed from Middle French predisposer.
Words that rhyme with predispose
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Questions about saying predispose
How do you pronounce predispose?
Say pree-dih-SPOHZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌpridɪˈspoʊz/. In British English it is /ˌpriːdɪˈspəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predispose?
Predispose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPOHZ). Broken into parts: pree · dih · SPOHZ.
Is predispose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌpriːdɪˈspəʊz/ (pree-dih-SPOHZ).