How to pronounce predominate
Say it like prih-DAH-muh-nayt. Predominate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAH).
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US American/prɪˈdɑməˌneɪt/prih-DAH-muh-nayt
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- prih
- DAH
- muh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predominate 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.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does predominate mean?
verb
- To dominate, have control, or succeed by superior numbers or size.
- To be prominent; to loom large; to be the chief component of a whole.
- To dominate or hold power over, especially through numerical advantage; to outweigh.
- Predominant.
Where does predominate come from?
From Latin praedominātus, past participle of praedominor.
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Questions about saying predominate
How do you pronounce predominate?
Say prih-DAH-muh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈdɑməˌneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predominate?
Predominate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAH). Broken into parts: prih · DAH · muh · nayt.