How to Pronounce Predestination

To pronounce "predestination", say PRED-est-in-at-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /pɹi.dɛs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃen/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/pɹi.dɛs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃen/

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💡 Tip for remembering “predestination”

"predestination" has 5 syllables: pred-est-in-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does predestination mean?

noun

The doctrine that everything has been foreordained by a God or by fate.
(specifically) The doctrine that certain people have been elected for salvation, and sometimes also that others are destined for reprobation.

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Words that rhyme with predestination

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trepidation indignation exhilaration veneration elation condemnation gratification inclination aspiration desolation affirmation rumination

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "predestination"?▾

"Predestination" has 5 syllables: pred · est · in · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "predestination"?▾

The IPA transcription of "predestination" is /pɹi.dɛs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃen/.

What does "predestination" mean?▾

Predestination: The doctrine that everything has been foreordained by a God or by fate.

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