How to pronounce predominantly
Say it like prid-AH-muh-nunt-lee. Predominantly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH).
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- prid
- AH
- muh
- nunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predominantly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pridGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- AHSay 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.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of predominantly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: prih-DOM-ih-nunt-lee.
What does predominantly mean?
- much greater in number or influence“the patients are predominantly indigenous”
Where does predominantly come from?
From predominant + -ly.
Words that rhyme with predominantly
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Questions about saying predominantly
How do you pronounce predominantly?
Say prid-AH-muh-nunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɪˈdɑmənəntˌli/. In British English it is /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predominantly?
Predominantly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH). Broken into parts: prid · AH · muh · nunt · lee.
Is predominantly 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 /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/ (prih-DOM-ih-nunt-lee).