How to pronounce preordained
Say it like pree-or-DAYND. Preordained has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAYND).
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- pree
- or
- DAYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preordained pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- orKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- DAYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of preordained
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pree-aw-DAYND.
What does preordained mean?
- simple past and past participle of preordain How to pronounce preordain
- determined in advance; predestined
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Questions about saying preordained
How do you pronounce preordained?
Say pree-or-DAYND. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriɔrˈdeɪnd/. In British English it is /ˌpriːɔːˈdeɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preordained?
Preordained has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAYND). Broken into parts: pree · or · DAYND.
Is preordained pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌpriːɔːˈdeɪnd/ (pree-aw-DAYND).