How to pronounce predisposed
Say it like pree-dih-SPOHZD. Predisposed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPOHZD).
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- pree
- dih
- SPOHZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predisposed 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.
- SPOHZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of predisposed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pree-dih-SPOHZD.
What does predisposed mean?
- Inclined.
- Made susceptible to.
- simple past and past participle of predispose How to pronounce predispose
Where does predisposed come from?
From pre- + disposed.
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Words that rhyme with predisposed
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Questions about saying predisposed
How do you pronounce predisposed?
Say pree-dih-SPOHZD. The American pronunciation is /ˌpridɪˈspoʊzd/. In British English it is /ˌpriːdɪˈspəʊzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predisposed?
Predisposed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPOHZD). Broken into parts: pree · dih · SPOHZD.
Is predisposed 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 /ˌpriːdɪˈspəʊzd/ (pree-dih-SPOHZD).