How to Pronounce Predawn

To pronounce "predawn", say PRED-awn — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PRED-awn

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💡 Tip for remembering “predawn”

"predawn" has 2 syllables: pred-awn. It rhymes with paragon and liaison, if that helps it stick.

What does predawn mean?

noun

  1. The period immediately preceding dawn.

Words that rhyme with predawn

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paragonliaisonautomatonfawnlexiconphenomenondrawndenouementdonbygonepylonwithdrawn

Related words

dawnpre-dawnforedawnpreduskmorningpredarknessdawning

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "predawn"?▾

"Predawn" has 2 syllables: pred · awn.

What does "predawn" mean?▾

Predawn: The period immediately preceding dawn.

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