How to Pronounce Predating

To pronounce "predating", say PRED-at-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

PRED-at-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “predating”

"predating" has 3 syllables: pred-at-ing.

What does predating mean?

verb

  1. 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".)
  2. To exist or to occur before something else; to antedate.

    “The Chinese use of Pascal's Triangle predates its discovery by Blaise Pascal.”

verb

  1. To prey upon something.

Synonyms

antedatebackdateforedateprey

Antonyms

overdatepostdate

Related words

antedateforedateantecedeprecedeforegoantedatingbeforepreceding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "predating"?▾

"Predating" has 3 syllables: pred · at · ing.

What does "predating" mean?▾

Predating: 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".)

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