How to pronounce predominant
Say it like prih-DAH-muh-nunt. Predominant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAH).
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- prih
- DAH
- muh
- nunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predominant 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.
- DAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of predominant
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: prih-DOM-uh-nunt.
What does predominant mean?
- Common or widespread; prevalent.
- Significant or important; dominant.
- A subdominant.
Where does predominant come from?
From Middle French prédominant, ultimately from Medieval Latin praedominans.
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Words that rhyme with predominant
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Questions about saying predominant
How do you pronounce predominant?
Say prih-DAH-muh-nunt. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈdɑmənənt/. In British English it is /prɪˈdɒmənənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predominant?
Predominant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAH). Broken into parts: prih · DAH · muh · nunt.
Is predominant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /prɪˈdɒmənənt/ (prih-DOM-uh-nunt).