How to pronounce "predice" in English
prɪˈdaɪs
prih·DYS
Primary stress: DYS
Hear native speakers say predice in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “predice”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
prih
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
DYS
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("DYS"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "predice" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“which we have to accept he is a predice and”— The Rest Is PoliticsWatch clip
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Hear it in context: “predice”
1 clipThe English word “predice” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as prɪˈdaɪs (phonetic respelling: prih-DYS). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (prih · DYS), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (DYS). Grammatically, “predice” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “predice” in natural connected speech across American (US), British (UK: 1 sampled), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from The Rest Is Politics.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇬🇧 UKThe Rest Is PoliticsClip #1 · @27:47
“the Democrats expected that but the one thing that they made the mistake on which we have to accept he is a predice and formidable resilient and talented politician and the Democrats never”
Definition & Meaning: “predice”
- To state or tell beforehand, especially as a prediction or prophecy.
Example Sentences (2)
- “Ancient oracles would attempt to predice the outcome of major battles.”
- “which we have to accept he is a predice and”
Pronounce: “predice”
- Pronunciation:
- prih-DYS
- Syllables:
- prih · DYS
- Written Hyphenation:
- pre · dice
- Primary stress:
- DYS
- IPA:
- prɪˈdaɪs
- Hear it in context
- predice
Words that Rhyme with “predice”
-aɪsWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"predice" (⁄prɪˈdaɪs⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "predice" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about predice
How do you pronounce “predice”?
“predice” is pronounced ⁄prɪˈdaɪs⁄ (prih-DYS). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “predice”?
“predice” has 2 syllables: prih · DYS.
Where is the stress in “predice”?
The primary stress in “predice” is on “DYS”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “predice” mean?
To state or tell beforehand, especially as a prediction or prophecy.
How can I hear “predice” used in real sentences?
This page has 1 real-world video example of “predice” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “predice”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).