How to Pronounce Predate

To pronounce "predate", say PRED-at-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹiːˌdeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈpɹiːˌdeɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “predate”

"predate" has 3 syllables: pred-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does predate mean?

noun

A publication, such as a newspaper or magazine, that is issued with a printed date later than the date of issue.

verb

To designate a date earlier than the actual one; to move a date, appointment, event, or period of time to an earlier point (contrast "postdate".)
To exist or to occur before something else; to antedate.
“The Chinese use of Pascal's Triangle predates its discovery by Blaise Pascal.”

Synonyms

antedate backdate foredate

Antonyms

overdate postdate

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Words that rhyme with predate

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "predate"?▾

"Predate" has 3 syllables: pred · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "predate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "predate" is /ˈpɹiːˌdeɪt/.

What does "predate" mean?▾

Predate: A publication, such as a newspaper or magazine, that is issued with a printed date later than the date of issue.

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