How to pronounce premeditate
Say it like pree-MED-uh-tayt. Premeditate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MED).
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- pree
- MED
- uh
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Premeditate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- MEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- taytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of premeditate
American and British speakers say premeditate in essentially the same way: /priˈmɛdəˌteɪt/ in the US and /priˈmɛdəˌteɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-MED-uh-tayt.
What does premeditate mean?
- To meditate, consider, or plan beforehand; to think about and revolve in the mind beforehand.
Where does premeditate come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin praemeditātus, past participle of praemeditor (“to premeditate”).
Questions about saying premeditate
How do you pronounce premeditate?
Say pree-MED-uh-tayt. The American pronunciation is /priˈmɛdəˌteɪt/. In British English it is /priˈmɛdəˌteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in premeditate?
Premeditate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MED). Broken into parts: pree · MED · uh · tayt.
Do Americans and Brits say premeditate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈmɛdəˌteɪt/ and the British form is /priˈmɛdəˌteɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.