predilections
PRE-da-LEK-shanz
predalekshanz
/ˌpɹɛdəˈlɛkʃənz/ · 4 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “predilections” is spelled “predalekshanz”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | p | r | e | d | a | l | e | k | sh | a | n | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /p/ | /ɹ/ | /ɛ/ | /d/ | /ə/ | /l/ | /ɛ/ | /k/ | /ʃ/ | /ə/ | /n/ | /z/ |
English writes “predilections” with
13 letters for 12 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“predalekshanz” — 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 “predilections”
meanshappensquestionsonescongratulationsgunsplansturnsweaponslines
“predilections” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “predilections”?
“predilections” is pronounced PRE-da-LEK-shanz — IPA /ˌpɹɛdəˈlɛkʃənz/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “predalekshanz”.
How many syllables are in “predilections”?
“predilections” has 4 syllables: PRE-da-LEK-shanz (the capitalized syllable is stressed).