How to pronounce premeditated
Say it like pree-MED-uh-tay-tid. Premeditated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MED).
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- pree
- MED
- uh
- tay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Premeditated 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.
- tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of premeditated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pree-MED-uh-tay-tid.
What does premeditated mean?
- simple past and past participle of premeditate How to pronounce premeditate
- Planned, considered, or estimated in advance; deliberate.“premeditated assault”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying premeditated
How do you pronounce premeditated?
Say pree-MED-uh-tay-tid. The American pronunciation is /priˈmɛdəˌteɪtɪd/. In British English it is /priˈmɛdəˌteɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in premeditated?
Premeditated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MED). Broken into parts: pree · MED · uh · tay · tid.
Is premeditated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /priˈmɛdəˌteɪtɪd/ (pree-MED-uh-tay-tid).