How to Pronounce Predestine

To pronounce "predestine", say PRED-est-in-e — 4 syllables, IPA /pɹeˈdɛstɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/pɹeˈdɛstɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “predestine”

"predestine" has 4 syllables: pred-est-in-e. It rhymes with clandestine and destine, if that helps it stick.

What does predestine mean?

verb

  1. To determine the future or the fate of something in advance; to preordain.
  2. To foreordain by divine will.

Words that rhyme with predestine

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

clandestinedestineintestinedestinprogestinchestonhesston

Related words

foreordainpredestinatepreordainforedestinepredeterminedestineordainforedetermine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "predestine"?▾

"Predestine" has 4 syllables: pred · est · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "predestine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "predestine" is /pɹeˈdɛstɪn/.

What does "predestine" mean?▾

Predestine: To determine the future or the fate of something in advance; to preordain.

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