predilection
PRE-da-LEK-shan
predalekshan
/ˌpɹɛdəˈlɛkʃən/ · 4 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “predilection” is spelled “predalekshan”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | p | r | e | d | a | l | e | k | sh | a | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /p/ | /ɹ/ | /ɛ/ | /d/ | /ə/ | /l/ | /ɛ/ | /k/ | /ʃ/ | /ə/ | /n/ |
English writes “predilection” with
12 letters for 11 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“predalekshan” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “predilection”
onewonlistendonesomeonewomansonhavenrunopen
“predilection” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “predilection”?
“predilection” is pronounced PRE-da-LEK-shan — IPA /ˌpɹɛdəˈlɛkʃən/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “predalekshan”.
How many syllables are in “predilection”?
“predilection” has 4 syllables: PRE-da-LEK-shan (the capitalized syllable is stressed).